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R949 FCG

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,151 mi
Last recorded21,151 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 FCG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 21,151 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 21,151 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 20,458 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,252 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 20,252 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2006 19,635 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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R949 FCG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R949 FCG, 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 R949 FCG registered?

R949 FCG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R949 FCG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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