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R601 KGU

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

11,270 mi
Last recorded11,270 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2006
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 KGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2006 11,270 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

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

air in front brake system

slight misalignment of wheels

unable to check

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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R601 KGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 R601 KGU, 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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How do I check the history of R601 KGU?

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What year was R601 KGU registered?

R601 KGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R601 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 KGU shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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