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R599 FGU

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,528 mi
Last recorded24,528 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 FGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 24,528 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all bearings including sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brass bush in clutch lever plunger missing

rear wheel cush drive rubbers have slight free play

Fail 1 Feb 2020 24,489 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all bearings including sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brass bush in clutch lever plunger missing

rear wheel cush drive rubbers have slight free play

Pass 20 Jul 2019 22,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,000 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 20,991 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 20,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,504 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,979 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,512 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 17,792 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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R599 FGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R599 FGU, 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 R599 FGU registered?

R599 FGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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