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S356 BDM

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,775 mi
Last recorded29,775 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 BDM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2011 29,775 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 29,775 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 26,617 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 26,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 21,871 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,871 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,357 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 21,357 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 19,824 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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S356 BDM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S356 BDM, 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

How do I check the history of S356 BDM?

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What year was S356 BDM registered?

S356 BDM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S356 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S356 BDM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S356 BDM have outstanding finance?

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