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R960 DFC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,472 mi
Last recorded23,472 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 DFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 23,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 21,954 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 20,580 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 19,159 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,096 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 15,904 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 15,871 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 14,053 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 14,024 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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R960 DFC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R960 DFC, 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

How do I check the history of R960 DFC?

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What year was R960 DFC registered?

R960 DFC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R960 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 DFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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