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R671 VGC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,559 mi
Last recorded24,559 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 VGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 24,559 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 24,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 24,163 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,818 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 23,818 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,563 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake light switch playing up

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,855 miles

left handle bar slightly bent

Fail 11 Mar 2011 20,855 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

left handle bar slightly bent

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 16,717 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 14,932 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 12,817 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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R671 VGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R671 VGC, 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 R671 VGC registered?

R671 VGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R671 VGC safe to buy?

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