MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front brakes are slightly binding
front tyre is mis-shaped
nonstandard exhaust fitted
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
nonstandard exhaust fitted
Nail in rear tyre
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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R157 VFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R157 VFJ, 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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How do I check the history of R157 VFJ?
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What year was R157 VFJ registered?
R157 VFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is R157 VFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R157 VFJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R157 VFJ have outstanding finance?
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