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R89 MTV

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 MTV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2022

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2016 1,550 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 1,550 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 1,071 miles

rear brake needs bleeding.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 1,071 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 1,670 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Lower Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

chain guard missing

nearside switchgear requires better fixing

number plate requires affixing more securly

rear shock reservoir requires better fixing

Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,559 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 1,042 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 51 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2007 6 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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R89 MTV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R89 MTV, 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 R89 MTV registered?

R89 MTV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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