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S855 KRB

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,745 mi
Last recorded41,745 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 KRB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 41,745 miles

Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced all indicators have many LEDs out (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right european beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 41,732 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 41,692 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 41,122 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 40,838 miles

Fairings damaged, fasteners missing.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 40,838 miles

Fairings damaged, fasteners missing.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 40,574 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 40,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,985 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 37,187 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 26,798 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 22,268 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 22,268 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 May 2012 21,173 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 21,173 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 17,822 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 6,303 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2009 6,303 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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S855 KRB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S855 KRB, 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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What year was S855 KRB registered?

S855 KRB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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