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R960 HWS

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,164 mi
Last recorded13,164 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 HWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 13,164 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,804 miles

rear brake pads low

rear caliper piston rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2013 12,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 12,672 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,134 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 51,452 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 51,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 45,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

clutch fluid reservoir low.

Pass 24 May 2006 42,447 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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R960 HWS is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R960 HWS, 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 R960 HWS registered?

R960 HWS is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R960 HWS safe to buy?

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