MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Chain guard missing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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 Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
throttle slow to return
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?
Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R288 HGC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Gold with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 R288 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R288 HGC?
You can check the full history of R288 HGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R288 HGC registered?
R288 HGC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 4 December 1997.
Is R288 HGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R288 HGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R288 HGC have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R288 HGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.