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S241 KUG

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Orange Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

26,947 mi
Last recorded26,947 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS241 KUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 26,947 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 26,595 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 26,595 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 24,725 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 98 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 61 miles

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

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned 160mm seperation (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling front to rear (2.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 8,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT dip/main beam inoperative.

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 8,311 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies FRONT OPERATED (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT dip/main beam inoperative.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 7,943 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 7,714 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 7,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 7,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 7,427 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 7,411 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 7,275 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 6,740 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 6,740 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 6,355 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 6,355 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 6,086 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 6,086 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 5,871 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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S241 KUG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Orange with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S241 KUG, 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 S241 KUG registered?

S241 KUG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S241 KUG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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