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S215 KEF

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,914 mi
Last recorded35,914 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 KEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,914 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 35,914 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 29,774 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 25,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Small type number plate fitted.

Some LED's not working on rear light assy.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,190 miles

Small type number plate fitted.

Some LED's not working on rear light assy.

Fail 4 May 2007 23,380 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 23,380 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 21,648 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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S215 KEF is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S215 KEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S215 KEF registered?

S215 KEF is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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