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R75 LHT

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,707 mi
Last recorded37,707 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 LHT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 37,707 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 37,703 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 36,301 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,777 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 34,777 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,481 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 34,347 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 34,347 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,045 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 34,045 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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R75 LHT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R75 LHT, 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 R75 LHT registered?

R75 LHT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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