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R827 AAY

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,223 mi
Last recorded32,223 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 AAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,223 miles

Front Brake slightly binding .

Pass 7 Jun 2020 31,700 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 30,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,769 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 30,765 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 30,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 30,175 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,125 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,648 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 22,648 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,890 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 12,785 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,953 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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R827 AAY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R827 AAY, 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 R827 AAY registered?

R827 AAY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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