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R537 KRP

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

29,366 mi
Last recorded29,366 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 KRP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 29,366 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 29,366 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 29,128 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 29,128 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 May 2021 28,710 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 12 Jul 2019 28,323 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 27,465 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 27,465 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 26,869 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,716 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 25,716 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

One tail bulb not working.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 23,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

One tail bulb not working.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,862 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 20,862 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 15,382 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,204 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,631 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 14,605 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,703 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R537 KRP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R537 KRP, 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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What year was R537 KRP registered?

R537 KRP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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