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S916 UNC

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,615 mi
Last recorded24,615 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 UNC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,615 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 24,615 miles

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,521 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 20,521 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 17,936 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 17,727 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,959 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,726 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,120 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 10,797 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 10,797 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 10,759 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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S916 UNC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S916 UNC, 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 S916 UNC registered?

S916 UNC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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