MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Chain guard missing
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Chain guard missing
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Chain guard missing
Chain guard missing
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
clutch lever pivot worn
Chain guard missing
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
clutch lever pivot worn
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
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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R281 HGC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R281 HGC, 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 R281 HGC registered?
R281 HGC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 December 1997.
Is R281 HGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R281 HGC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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