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S663 JRV

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,001 mi
Last recorded23,001 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 JRV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 23,001 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 22,897 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 May 2021 22,897 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 22,447 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 22,447 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 May 2016 21,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly crushed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 21,573 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,673 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 20,673 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,442 miles

Left headlamp low

Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,712 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 45,267 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

speedometer drive incorectly fitted

Pass 22 May 2008 40,138 miles

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

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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S663 JRV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S663 JRV, 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 S663 JRV registered?

S663 JRV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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