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S688 JTF

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,735 mi
Last recorded38,735 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 JTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 38,735 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 38,601 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 38,276 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 38,131 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 38,016 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,382 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 37,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 36,448 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,055 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,049 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,930 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,629 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,361 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,805 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,094 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 27,710 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 27,710 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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S688 JTF is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 20,969 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S688 JTF, 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 27 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 S688 JTF registered?

S688 JTF is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S688 JTF safe to buy?

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