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R979 KPN

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,777 mi
Last recorded21,777 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 KPN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 21,777 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 21,771 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 21,283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 21,273 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,758 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 19,007 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,007 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 18,858 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 18,671 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 18,225 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,921 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,839 miles

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

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 KPN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KPN, 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 R979 KPN registered?

R979 KPN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R979 KPN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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