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S326 RVM

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

42,366 mi
Last recorded42,366 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS326 RVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 42,366 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 42,361 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,740 miles

Front exhaust pipes leakink

Rear no chain guard

fairing broken on bottom

Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,492 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 38,492 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,273 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 34,273 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 34,045 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,133 miles

front brake binding **borderline pass***

Fail 27 Jun 2008 12,133 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake binding **borderline pass***

Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,941 miles

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

n/s /f fork seal dust cover loose

Pass 25 May 2006 8,143 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2006 8,143 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear 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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S326 RVM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S326 RVM, 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 S326 RVM registered?

S326 RVM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S326 RVM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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