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S331 BFC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,896 mi
Last recorded17,896 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 BFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 17,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 17,396 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 17,396 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 16,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 16,292 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 15,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 14,192 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 14,184 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 14,169 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 14,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 14,134 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,089 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,066 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,527 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 13,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,140 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 12,073 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 10,968 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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S331 BFC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S331 BFC, 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 S331 BFC registered?

S331 BFC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S331 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S331 BFC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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