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R919 XDC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

37,569 mi
Last recorded37,569 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 XDC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 37,569 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 36,979 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 35,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 35,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 33,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 30,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 27,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 26,795 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,957 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,767 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 22,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,616 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 20,616 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 May 2007 18,361 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,509 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 17,493 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

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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R919 XDC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R919 XDC, 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 R919 XDC registered?

R919 XDC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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