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R815 AOK

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,950 mi
Last recorded21,950 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 AOK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 21,950 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,826 miles

Offside Front brake lever bent

Fail 2 Jun 2021 21,797 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel oil on discs (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil on disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake lever bent

Pass 1 May 2019 21,018 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 21,018 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 20,506 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 20,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 20,201 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,387 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 19,387 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,889 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 16,886 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 12,205 miles

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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R815 AOK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R815 AOK, 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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R815 AOK is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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