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R830 DNG

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

28,674 mi
Last recorded28,674 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 DNG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 28,674 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 28,674 miles

Direction indicator not working All (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,517 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 26,517 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 24,161 miles

lh front footrest rotates. front discs - mismatched makes. different make tyres fitted.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 24,161 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

lh front footrest rotates. front discs - mismatched makes. different make tyres fitted.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 23,066 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Left front indicater in poor condition.

Number plate digits slightly undersize.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,066 miles

Left front indicater in poor condition.

Number plate digits slightly undersize.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 20,912 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 20,912 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,518 miles

front brake pads rattle in calipers

Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,289 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

none standard rear indicators fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,592 miles

Front mudgaurd broken but secure

Offside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 18,586 miles

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

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

Front mudgaurd broken but secure

Offside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,522 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,555 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,442 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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R830 DNG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R830 DNG, 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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R830 DNG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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