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S180 SWC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

30,690 mi
Last recorded30,690 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 SWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 30,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 30,401 miles

Chain guard missing

headlamp converter fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 30,367 miles

Chain guard missing

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 30,285 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 30,285 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 30,251 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 30,138 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2013 29,790 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,192 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 28,192 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 27,964 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,964 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 25,881 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,810 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 24,810 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S180 SWC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S180 SWC, 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 S180 SWC registered?

S180 SWC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S180 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 SWC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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