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S362 LMO

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

19,682 mi
Last recorded19,682 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS362 LMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 19,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 18,202 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 18,202 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 17,317 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 17,317 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,936 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 16,936 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,408 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 16,408 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,065 miles

Nail in front tyre

front tyre underinflated

Fail 2 Jun 2010 16,065 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

front tyre underinflated

Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

nail in front tyre

rear tyre low on tread

Fail 2 Apr 2008 15,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

nail in front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,468 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 13,453 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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S362 LMO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S362 LMO, 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 S362 LMO registered?

S362 LMO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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