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R596 ALA

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,973 mi
Last recorded16,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 ALA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 16,973 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 16,710 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 May 2015 16,313 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 15,847 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 13 May 2014 15,847 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 10,948 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 9,987 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 7,521 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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R596 ALA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R596 ALA, 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 R596 ALA registered?

R596 ALA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R596 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 ALA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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