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R527 FKP

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,135 mi
Last recorded27,135 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 FKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 27,135 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 27,135 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 26,535 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 26,398 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing Riders grasp of bars affected (traps thumb) on righthand lock (2.1.4 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspect front brake disc starting to crack

Pass 10 Jun 2021 25,846 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 24,875 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 24,547 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 24,543 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 23,800 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 23,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 23,501 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2014 22,312 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,351 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,623 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 16,658 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 14,900 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 12,537 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 11,048 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?

Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 649
reflector on motorcycle missing 561
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 450
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 375
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R527 FKP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 22,709 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-7R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R527 FKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R527 FKP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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