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S418 VVR

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,379 mi
Last recorded29,379 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 VVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 29,379 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 29,379 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,767 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 26,752 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 21,140 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 21,133 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,557 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 17,157 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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S418 VVR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S418 VVR, 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 S418 VVR registered?

S418 VVR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S418 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S418 VVR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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