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R853 ORX

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,184 mi
Last recorded24,184 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 ORX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 24,184 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 24,184 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,738 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 15,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 15,349 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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R853 ORX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R853 ORX, 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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How do I check the history of R853 ORX?

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What year was R853 ORX registered?

R853 ORX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R853 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 ORX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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