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S504 TEW

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,939 mi
Last recorded18,939 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 TEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 18,939 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 18,939 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 18,411 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 18,372 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 18,372 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 18,314 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 18,229 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 17,990 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 17,990 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2014 17,902 miles

drive chain corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,620 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,283 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 17,283 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,749 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,336 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 16,336 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 15,365 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,519 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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S504 TEW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S504 TEW, 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 S504 TEW registered?

S504 TEW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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