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S291 BHR

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,330 mi
Last recorded34,330 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 BHR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,330 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 34,330 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute All (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 33,516 miles

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

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

front discs very worn

Pass 10 Aug 2013 33,516 miles

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

front discs very worn

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,746 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 31,745 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,990 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,157 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,390 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 27,390 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 May 2008 27,281 miles

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 26,313 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 26,313 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,251 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Front 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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S291 BHR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S291 BHR, 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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S291 BHR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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