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R863 EJL

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,720 mi
Last recorded20,720 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 EJL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2009 20,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 20,219 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2007 19,131 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,589 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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R863 EJL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R863 EJL, 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 R863 EJL registered?

R863 EJL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R863 EJL safe to buy?

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