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S502 NRA

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,055 mi
Last recorded12,055 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 NRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 12,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 11,914 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 11,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 11,809 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 11,805 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 11,659 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 11,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 11,359 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 11,133 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 11,110 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 10,963 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down slight (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 31 Oct 2015 10,963 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down slight (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Oct 2014 10,848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 10,844 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 10,490 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 9,938 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 9,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 9,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 8,890 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 8,694 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 8,622 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 8,443 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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S502 NRA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S502 NRA, 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 S502 NRA registered?

S502 NRA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S502 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S502 NRA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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