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S337 JCW

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,731 mi
Last recorded39,731 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 JCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 39,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 39,731 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 35,465 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 35,465 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure brake pipe (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 35,304 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 33,852 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 32,725 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 32,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,592 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 31,592 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,088 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2010 30,171 miles

no plate light inoperative

rubbers missing of foot pegs

front brake lever close to bars on full application

Fail 24 Apr 2010 30,100 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no plate light inoperative

rubbers missing of foot pegs

front brake lever close to bars on full application

Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,294 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,875 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 23,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 15,529 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 11,880 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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S337 JCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 S337 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 S337 JCW registered?

S337 JCW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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