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S103 ANO

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

24,864 mi
Last recorded24,864 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 ANO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 24,864 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 24,446 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose gearlever and footrest pivot bolt slightly loose, not insecure, but requires tightening (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement small play in swing arm pivot bushes, mostly left side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch lever pivot pushrod bush missing

front brake lever operation slightly spongy, brake not affected

left side rear grabrail slightly loose

Pass 24 Jul 2023 24,214 miles

clutch lever pushrod bush missing

Fail 22 Jul 2023 24,214 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticks, possibly due to grip (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working from front brake operation (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play on offside bearing of rear wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch lever pushrod bush missing

front brake lever operation slightly spongy

Pass 13 Apr 2022 23,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced dent in frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

marks around holes in offside front brake disc

Fail 13 Apr 2022 23,625 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced dent in frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

marks around holes in offside front brake disc

Pass 25 Oct 2019 33,563 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

fairing insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2019 33,563 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure fairing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 25,002 miles

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

Headlamp cowl insecure

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,871 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,973 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 15,973 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 15,948 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Number plate light missing

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,673 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no rear number plate illuminating light fitted.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 15,673 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no rear number plate illuminating light fitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,554 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 15,554 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,949 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,713 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 13,711 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 13,133 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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S103 ANO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S103 ANO, 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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S103 ANO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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