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S815 LJB

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,235 mi
Last recorded34,235 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 LJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 34,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 23 Apr 2024 34,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Offside Front Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls brake pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,883 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 33,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 32,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,187 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 31,164 miles

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

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

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 18 May 2013 28,877 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 27,348 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 26,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 23,528 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 23,528 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,606 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 18,608 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 178 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 17,517 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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S815 LJB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S815 LJB, 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 S815 LJB registered?

S815 LJB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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