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R721 DRE

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Yellow Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,168 mi
Last recorded33,168 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 DRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 33,168 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 33,160 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 32,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 30,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 29,650 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 29,649 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 28,721 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 28,721 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2019 26,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 25,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,323 miles

Front front brakes on limit

Rear back brakes on limit

Pass 2 Apr 2016 23,151 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 22,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,247 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 20,247 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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 Mar 2013 19,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,030 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 16,895 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 15,340 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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R721 DRE is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Yellow with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R721 DRE, 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 R721 DRE registered?

R721 DRE is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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