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S170 ACT

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,456 mi
Last recorded23,456 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 ACT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 23,456 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Throttle control slightly stiff in operation

Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,242 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,876 miles

Front tyre low on tread

Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,445 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,009 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,916 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 21,604 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,604 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 21,574 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,106 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 19,693 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,693 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 19,689 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,789 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 16,077 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 16,076 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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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S170 ACT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S170 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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What year was S170 ACT registered?

S170 ACT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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