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R136 GMW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,603 mi
Last recorded43,603 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 GMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017 43,603 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 22 May 2012 42,798 miles

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Loose wiring

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 22 May 2012 42,798 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Loose wiring

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,627 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 41,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 41,134 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,320 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 36,285 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 34,825 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,749 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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R136 GMW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R136 GMW, 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 R136 GMW registered?

R136 GMW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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