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S71 LRA

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,412 mi
Last recorded31,412 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 LRA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 31,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

aluminium brake fittings not advised for road use

no lights fitted at time of test for use in the hours of daylight only

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,374 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,125 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 29,906 miles

Brake line fittings anodised aluminium

Fail 11 Jul 2009 29,906 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake line fittings anodised aluminium

Horn insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,073 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 26,066 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,174 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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S71 LRA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S71 LRA, 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 S71 LRA registered?

S71 LRA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S71 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S71 LRA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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