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R944 HWV

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,742 mi
Last recorded48,742 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 HWV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2010 48,742 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2008 48,732 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 47,366 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,053 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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R944 HWV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc 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 R944 HWV, 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 R944 HWV registered?

R944 HWV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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