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R593 SJB

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,545 mi
Last recorded32,545 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 SJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 32,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 29,706 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 29,706 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2013 29,397 miles

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

clutch fluid low

Fail 7 May 2013 29,397 miles

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

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

clutch fluid low

Fail 27 Jan 2012 29,291 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,291 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,499 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 28,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,148 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 27,145 miles

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 19,640 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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R593 SJB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R593 SJB, 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 R593 SJB registered?

R593 SJB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R593 SJB safe to buy?

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