MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
N/S riders foot rest slightly loose
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
beam deflector fitted at time of test
beam deflector fitted at time of test
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?
Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S989 SVM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 S989 SVM, 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 S989 SVM registered?
S989 SVM is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 14 August 1998.
Is S989 SVM safe to buy?
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