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S889 FUD

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

34,429 mi
Last recorded34,429 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 FUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 34,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 34,429 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 32,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front TYRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING SLIGHT CRACKING

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 32,911 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front TYRE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING SLIGHT CRACKING

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 29,910 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose SWINGING ARM (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 29,890 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose SWINGING ARM (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 29,569 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Upper Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 28,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 28,409 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 18,797 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 15,812 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 15,812 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 15,743 miles

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

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

chain guard missing chain guide insecure

Pass 2 May 2007 14,927 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,542 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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S889 FUD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S889 FUD, 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 S889 FUD registered?

S889 FUD is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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