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S475 LRY

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

31,462 mi
Last recorded31,462 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 LRY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,462 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 31,445 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,028 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 31,006 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,095 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

number plate cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2012 30,083 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

number plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,570 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,160 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 27,154 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

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

front discs corroded

rear secondary side light inop

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,701 miles

Clutch fluid level low.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rollere brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake pedal effort.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 25,701 miles

Clutch fluid level low.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rollere brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake pedal effort.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 25,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim adjusters not working.

Headlamps have no beam pattern or difinitive hotspot in order to test headlamp aim.

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 23,108 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 22,915 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 21,052 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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S475 LRY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green 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 S475 LRY, 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 S475 LRY registered?

S475 LRY is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S475 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S475 LRY shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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