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R970 LWY

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,510 mi
Last recorded19,510 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 LWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 19,510 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 19,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion slightly corroded (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 19,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. stanchion slightly corroded (2.3.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 19,423 miles

front indicators slightly loose

headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,319 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,265 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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R970 LWY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R970 LWY, 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 R970 LWY registered?

R970 LWY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R970 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 LWY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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