CarVerify

Free Car Check

R72 TGC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,077 mi
Last recorded21,077 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 TGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2024 21,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 20,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 19,751 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

bolts missing from rear fender

front tyre on wear limit

rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 6 Oct 2016 19,143 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

bolts missing from rear fender

front tyre on wear limit

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,843 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pillion footrests not fitted

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

throttle sticks slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2015 18,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pillion footrests not fitted

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

slight play in rear sprocket carrier bearing

throttle sticks slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2013 18,481 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 18,481 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 17,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 17,517 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no number plate light fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2011 14,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

no number plate light fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2010 12,485 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 12,074 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 12,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive Chain Guard not Fitted

Rear Indicators Slightly obscured

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
Full Kawasaki ZX-7R reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R72 TGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R72 TGC, 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

How do I check the history of R72 TGC?

You can check the full history of R72 TGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R72 TGC registered?

R72 TGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R72 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 TGC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R72 TGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R72 TGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.