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S976 ACT

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,048 mi
Last recorded29,048 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 ACT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,048 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 29,041 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

strong smell of petrol

Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,875 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,502 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,723 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,368 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,769 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,308 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,265 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,029 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 20,406 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 19,429 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 19,182 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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S976 ACT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S976 ACT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S976 ACT registered?

S976 ACT is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 19 December 1998.

Is S976 ACT safe to buy?

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