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S92 JRV

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

37,268 mi
Last recorded37,268 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS92 JRV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 37,268 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 36,548 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 5 Aug 2024 36,545 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Chain guard missing

Fail 5 Jul 2024 36,537 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 36,526 miles

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear tyre starting to perish

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 36,221 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 36,221 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 36,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 26,940 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 26,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

headlight masked

slight brake bind

Fail 20 May 2016 18,739 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired masked (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,735 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,733 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 18,733 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,505 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 18,505 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,827 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 17,827 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,847 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 12,822 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 12,746 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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S92 JRV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S92 JRV, 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 S92 JRV registered?

S92 JRV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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