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S62 JDG

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,896 mi
Last recorded26,896 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 JDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 26,896 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,591 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 25,567 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 23,738 miles

Small number plate fitted can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Fail 29 Mar 2014 23,738 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Small number plate fitted can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 22,900 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,904 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,032 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,555 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 16,640 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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S62 JDG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S62 JDG, 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 S62 JDG registered?

S62 JDG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S62 JDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 JDG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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