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R272 GMW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Yellow Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,227 mi
Last recorded13,227 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 GMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 13,227 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 11,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 11,820 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,299 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 8,041 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 8,041 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 4,731 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Dec 2005 2,127 miles

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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R272 GMW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Yellow with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R272 GMW, 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 R272 GMW registered?

R272 GMW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R272 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 GMW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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