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S975 RCL

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,365 mi
Last recorded55,365 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 RCL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,365 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Front brake hose slightly chafed

Spring link fitted to drive chain

Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Number plate illumination not working

Fail 10 Mar 2016 51,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Number plate illumination not working

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 50,201 miles

Drive chain has spring link fitted securely

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 47,959 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 32,979 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,207 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 27,200 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,503 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 25,427 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 25,423 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 23,173 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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S975 RCL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S975 RCL, 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 S975 RCL registered?

S975 RCL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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