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R958 GBW

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,721 mi
Last recorded31,721 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 GBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 31,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 31,510 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 30,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 30,402 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake hose at caliper starting to kink.

Offside Front brake hose at caliper starting to kink.

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 30,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,706 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 29,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 29,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 28,523 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 26,912 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2013 26,912 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 24,653 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,629 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 23,629 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,578 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 17,476 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,694 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,205 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 6,378 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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R958 GBW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R958 GBW, 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 R958 GBW registered?

R958 GBW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 4 April 1998.

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