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S741 BTA

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,115 mi
Last recorded24,115 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS741 BTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 24,115 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 24,021 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 24,021 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 23,634 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 23,634 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 23,485 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 23,485 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 22,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 21,735 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 21,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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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S741 BTA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S741 BTA, 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 S741 BTA registered?

S741 BTA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S741 BTA safe to buy?

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