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S419 JGC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52,112 mi
Last recorded52,112 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS419 JGC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,112 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 52,109 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2014 52,106 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 52,001 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 51,843 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 51,832 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

front brake travel

Fail 19 Feb 2011 51,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

n/s foot peg slightly bent

slight damage to rear swing arm

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,911 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

rear number plate light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,645 miles

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

Front Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 25,504 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

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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S419 JGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S419 JGC, 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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S419 JGC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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