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S154 ACT

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,044 mi
Last recorded30,044 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 ACT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 30,044 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 30,034 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 30,033 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 30,033 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 29,706 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 29,513 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 29,389 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 29,301 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 29,110 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,921 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,483 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,282 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 28,282 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Centre Front Lower Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,937 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,937 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 27,937 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,272 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 26,272 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,107 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,382 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,703 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 17,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,074 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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S154 ACT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S154 ACT, 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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S154 ACT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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