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R598 DCL

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,276 mi
Last recorded21,276 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 DCL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 21,276 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 21,256 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 21,256 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 21,180 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 20,434 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 20,274 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,014 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 20,014 miles

Fork yoke deformed bolts missing from top yoke (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 19,754 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

creaking noise from steering head bearings

rear tyre quite worn

Pass 10 Oct 2013 18,569 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 18,357 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,514 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 13,598 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 11,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 10,563 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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R598 DCL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R598 DCL, 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 R598 DCL registered?

R598 DCL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R598 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 DCL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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