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R979 KDS

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,717 mi
Last recorded27,717 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 KDS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 27,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 27,643 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 27,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 27,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 27,391 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 27,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 27,038 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 27,038 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,910 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 26,900 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 26,826 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,591 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,237 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,525 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 25,525 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,329 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 23,338 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,875 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 21,875 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 19,720 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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R979 KDS is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R979 KDS, 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 R979 KDS registered?

R979 KDS is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R979 KDS safe to buy?

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