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S824 LLP

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

29,594 mi
Last recorded29,594 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 LLP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 29,594 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 29,582 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 29,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 29,414 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 29,285 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 28,756 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 27,192 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 25,804 miles

front brake slightly draging

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 23,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

condition wear to front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,233 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2010 20,229 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 19,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,308 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jul 2008 19,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,416 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

head light converter fitted advise new head light be fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2007 18,416 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

head light converter fitted advise new head light be fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,683 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 17,683 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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S824 LLP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S824 LLP, 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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S824 LLP is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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