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R299 FGR

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 FGR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

registration plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2014

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

registration plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2013
Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,765 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 14,765 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 152 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no high beam tell tale

no indicators tell tale

Fail 21 Jul 2011 1,528 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,198 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 39,195 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 37,940 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,940 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,230 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 33,811 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,793 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 31,793 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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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R299 FGR 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 60%.

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 R299 FGR, 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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R299 FGR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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