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S554 YOX

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

38,935 mi
Last recorded38,935 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 YOX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 38,935 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 38,920 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 38,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 37,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 34,820 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 32,850 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside non obligatory position light not working

rear lower shock bushes dis-placed

Pass 19 Oct 2018 27,902 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 27,902 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 23,095 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 23,093 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 19,785 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 19,219 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 16,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake effort low

long hand brake travel

Fail 13 May 2014 16,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake effort low

long hand brake travel

Pass 6 Jun 2013 16,694 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,133 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,912 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 15,391 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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S554 YOX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S554 YOX, 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 S554 YOX registered?

S554 YOX is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S554 YOX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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