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S304 JCW

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,173 mi
Last recorded21,173 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 JCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,173 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 21,173 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 21,047 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,038 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 20,745 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,617 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2011 20,365 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,774 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,373 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 19,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 17,814 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 17,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,135 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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S304 JCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S304 JCW, 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 S304 JCW registered?

S304 JCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S304 JCW safe to buy?

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