MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
after market exhaust can fitted slightly noisy.
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
front brake pad backplates corroded
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
bike engine running very poor
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?
Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R988 ULA safe to buy?
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