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R877 DMJ

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

22,122 mi
Last recorded22,122 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 DMJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 22,122 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 22,121 miles

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front clutch master cylinder has fluid slight leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 24,464 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 24,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 22,853 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,853 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 20,196 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 20,196 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,917 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,667 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,277 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 15,277 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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R877 DMJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R877 DMJ, 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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What year was R877 DMJ registered?

R877 DMJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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