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R53 PTY

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,074 mi
Last recorded53,074 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 PTY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 53,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 51,739 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

throttle returns slower on r/h lock than l/h lock

mudguard rubbing on front forks

Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,082 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps pass switch (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 48,948 miles

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 47,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,409 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,541 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 42,541 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,229 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,655 miles

dipswitch needs to be lubricated.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 35,645 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

dipswitch needs to be lubricated.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,376 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2011 30,683 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,283 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 29,178 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 27,754 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 26,544 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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R53 PTY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R53 PTY, 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 R53 PTY registered?

R53 PTY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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