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R717 SFJ

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,717 mi
Last recorded36,717 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 SFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 36,717 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 36,112 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,775 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel hose showing deterioration and cracking

noise from engine

Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,417 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

fuel pipes showing deterioration

Fail 9 May 2015 32,327 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 32,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,672 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 24,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,668 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,954 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 18,954 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,496 miles

REAR TYRE RIGHT ON 1mm

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

Pass 17 May 2006 16,805 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 16,771 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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R717 SFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R717 SFJ, 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 R717 SFJ registered?

R717 SFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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