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R193 GUF

1997 Kawasaki ZX7R

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,240 mi
Last recorded65,240 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R24,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 GUF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 65,240 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,079 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 64,028 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 63,813 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 63,779 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,868 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,819 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 54,812 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,488 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 51,402 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,123 miles

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

front fairing has accident damaged slightly

Fail 30 May 2008 45,123 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

front fairing has accident damaged slightly

Pass 10 May 2007 43,347 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,595 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX7R?

Based on 1,982 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
804
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 24
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R193 GUF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 24,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX7R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R193 GUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R193 GUF registered?

R193 GUF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R193 GUF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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