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S468 LGW

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,766 mi
Last recorded25,766 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 LGW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2013 25,766 miles

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 May 2011 22,893 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 22,893 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,812 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,580 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 22,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,399 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,872 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,279 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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S468 LGW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S468 LGW, 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 S468 LGW registered?

S468 LGW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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