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R608 HOO

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,806 mi
Last recorded26,806 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 HOO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 26,806 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 26,806 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit left hand inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

fairing damage left hand side but secure

left hand foot rest anti-slip partially missing (gearlever)

rear brake has light coating not affecting brakes

Fail 29 Jun 2022 26,806 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit left hand inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

fairing damage left hand side but secure

left hand foot rest anti-slip partially missing (gearlever)

rear brake has light coating not affecting brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2021 26,780 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,374 miles

left-hand foot rest anti slip partially missing

Pass 25 May 2018 24,130 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 24,130 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,849 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,471 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,474 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,728 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,137 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,108 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,265 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 May 2008 17,265 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Main beam flasher not working

No number plate light fitted

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2007 16,126 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 14,918 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 14,918 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2005 13,469 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 13,469 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R608 HOO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R608 HOO, 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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R608 HOO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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