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T998 ERX

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,594 mi
Last recorded38,594 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 ERX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 38,594 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit all (1.1.13 (a))

Front brake fluid close to minimum

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose end can (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

horn slightly muffled

Fail 17 Apr 2026 38,588 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit all (1.1.13 (a))

Front brake fluid close to minimum

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose end can (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

horn slightly muffled

Fail 17 Mar 2026 38,580 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

horn poor

Pass 13 May 2025 37,878 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 36,811 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 35,959 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 35,154 miles

Nearside Rear indicator in poor condition

horn poor

Pass 7 May 2021 32,749 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 31,799 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wiring around fork area slightly loose

Fail 30 May 2020 31,795 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wiring around fork area slightly loose

Pass 15 Oct 2018 29,750 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 29,202 miles

front side light not working

Pass 4 Oct 2016 25,606 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,710 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,925 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,525 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,007 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 20,007 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,172 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,694 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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T998 ERX is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 20,969 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 T998 ERX, 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 27 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 T998 ERX registered?

T998 ERX is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 24 April 1999.

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