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R988 ULA

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,131 mi
Last recorded41,131 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 ULA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 41,131 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 41,131 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 39,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front handle bar slightly bent

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 38,463 miles

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

after market exhaust can fitted slightly noisy.

Pass 23 May 2017 37,929 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,720 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Centre rear disc slightly corroded

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

chain guide insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2016 35,712 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

chain guide is insecure

rear disc corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 35,707 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

rear disc corroded

chain guide is insecure

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,017 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,417 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front brake pad backplates corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,984 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,619 miles

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

bike engine running very poor

Fail 19 Apr 2011 27,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

bike engine running very poor

Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,154 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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R988 ULA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R988 ULA, 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 R988 ULA registered?

R988 ULA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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