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S950 SKL

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 SKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025

Central Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

No Lights Fitted at Time of Test

Pass 24 Apr 2024
Pass 26 Apr 2022

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2018
Pass 21 Mar 2014

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

bottom fairin missing

Fail 18 Mar 2014

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

bottom fairin missing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 132 miles

Chain guard missing

represented with standard no plate fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2013 132 miles

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

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 56,457 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,705 miles

Front Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 41,700 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,013 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,150 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 34,129 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,587 miles

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

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

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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S950 SKL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S950 SKL, 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 S950 SKL registered?

S950 SKL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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