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R603 WAK

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

36,710 mi
Last recorded36,710 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 WAK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,710 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 31,590 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 31,589 miles

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 31,586 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 31,584 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 31,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,010 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 46,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 46,408 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,458 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 45,458 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 44,319 miles

Front tyre on tread limit

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,319 miles

Front tyre on tread limit

Pass 2 Jun 2012 43,099 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 42,893 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,252 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 37,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,584 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 37,527 miles

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

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,347 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 36,347 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,278 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 35,250 miles

Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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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R603 WAK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 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 R603 WAK, 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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R603 WAK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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