MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,695 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Outer Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length TOO SMALL (6.3.4a)
Throttle operating incorrectly STICKING (6.2.1f)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?
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R197 RJB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 R197 RJB, 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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What year was R197 RJB registered?
R197 RJB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 29 June 1998.
Is R197 RJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 RJB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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