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S588 LGN

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

25,709 mi
Last recorded25,709 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 LGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 25,709 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2026 25,708 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 30 Dec 2019 25,610 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,201 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 25,201 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working rear brake laml (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 22,163 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 22,163 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 18,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,015 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,888 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 14,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,558 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 13,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,465 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 13,465 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 11,756 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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S588 LGN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S588 LGN, 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 S588 LGN registered?

S588 LGN is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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