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R991 RPY

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,766 mi
Last recorded22,766 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 RPY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 22,766 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,927 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,578 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,439 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 20,439 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

rear light dim

Fail 10 Jun 2011 20,164 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,164 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 20,139 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

chain runner loose

Pass 30 May 2008 19,636 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,363 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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R991 RPY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R991 RPY, 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 R991 RPY registered?

R991 RPY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R991 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 RPY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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