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R125 PAS

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,172 mi
Last recorded11,172 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 PAS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 11,172 miles

Drive chain slightly loose and dry (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 10,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 10,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 10,143 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 10,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 9,878 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,491 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 7,100 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 5,465 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2005 5,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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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R125 PAS is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 23,582 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 R125 PAS, 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 29 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 R125 PAS registered?

R125 PAS is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R125 PAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 PAS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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