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R713 BTU

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Yellow Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,148 mi
Last recorded22,148 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 BTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 22,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 22,133 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 21,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 20,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 20,490 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess Teeth missing on sprocket (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play Sprocket carrier (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 19,428 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 19,428 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive bearing (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2015 19,108 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 18,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 18,763 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,384 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,239 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 18,210 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 16,761 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 16,610 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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R713 BTU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Yellow with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R713 BTU, 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 R713 BTU registered?

R713 BTU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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