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R245 GAP

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,117 mi
Last recorded24,117 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 GAP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 24,117 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust down pipes rusty

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 24,117 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust down pipes rusty

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Broken up (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 24,071 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 23,952 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 23,772 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 23,501 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,369 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,637 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 22,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight play in front forks/headrace

Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,923 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

horn poor

Pass 30 Aug 2008 21,240 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 20,811 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 20,789 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 20,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 19,948 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R245 GAP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R245 GAP, 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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R245 GAP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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