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R582 VEY

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,894 mi
Last recorded48,894 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 VEY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,894 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 48,894 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 45,738 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 45,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,328 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,541 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 35,541 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,271 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,929 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 21,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2008
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,072 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 21,072 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 20,811 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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R582 VEY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R582 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R582 VEY registered?

R582 VEY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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