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R785 JEU

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 JEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020

no dashboard

Pass 5 Aug 2019 10,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 10,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 10,434 miles

Front long stem car valve fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2018 10,434 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front long stem car valve fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm remaining (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1.5mm remaining on min (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2015 9,281 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear registration plate smaller than standard but characters of normal shape and spacing and not likely to be misread at a reasonable .

Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 8,338 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 7,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 7,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 169 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

No lights fitted at time of test

only to be used during daylight hours

street fighter style motorcycle

Pass 6 Jun 2006 101 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Front Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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R785 JEU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R785 JEU, 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 R785 JEU registered?

R785 JEU is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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