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R723 JGU

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Yellow Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,072 mi
Last recorded60,072 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 JGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,072 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 59,317 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 59,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2022 59,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 59,223 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 58,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,058 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 58,056 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,029 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured Yellow covers (1.2.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

front brake lever more travel than normal brakes all good

Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 55,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front brake spongy, may get better after use.

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

ignition switch loose.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 53,889 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

ignition switch loose.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,029 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 52,029 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,242 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,507 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 45,499 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,044 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,280 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 40,280 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,823 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,700 miles

Drive chain slack

Front brake fluid level low

Nearside front foot peg rubber missing

Rear numberplate in poor condition

Slight misalignment from front to rear wheels

Slight play in rear suspension bottom links

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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R723 JGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Yellow with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R723 JGU, 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 R723 JGU registered?

R723 JGU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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