MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
some binding from front brake calipers when wheel is spun by hand
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
some binding from front brake calipers when wheel is spun by hand
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
some binding from front brake calipers when wheel is spun by hand
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
some binding from front brake calipers when wheel is spun by hand
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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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R162 SOY 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 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 R162 SOY, 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 R162 SOY registered?
R162 SOY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 3 September 1997.
Is R162 SOY safe to buy?
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