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R718 EBW

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,882 mi
Last recorded10,882 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 EBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 10,882 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 10,882 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 10,584 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,355 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 10,331 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)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,821 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 9,821 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 8,006 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 6,720 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,394 miles

Rear 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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R718 EBW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R718 EBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R718 EBW registered?

R718 EBW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R718 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 EBW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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