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S417 TND

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,970 mi
Last recorded50,970 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 TND
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 50,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,970 miles

Chain needs lubrication

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering N/S +O/S fairings held on in places with cable ties! (2.1.2e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 50,970 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil fork seals (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired brake light switch faulty (1.3.3a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light brakelight bulb faulty (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,970 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 50,970 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,017 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

bodywork damaged

exhaust baffle fitted

o/s bar slighty bent

Fail 11 Aug 2014 47,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Aug 2014 47,926 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2013 36,797 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front braks slighty binding

front shock dust covers damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2012 30,513 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 30,513 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 26,920 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,607 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 26,607 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,165 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 19,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,063 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,584 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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S417 TND is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S417 TND, 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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S417 TND is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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