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R304 FNW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,815 mi
Last recorded26,815 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 FNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,815 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 26,815 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

FUEL TANK BOLTS MISSING

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,435 miles

offside steering touching clocks

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,338 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 25,317 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,485 miles

slight play at rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,209 miles

slight brake bind front brake

slight play rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2007 22,032 miles

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

slight play front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,252 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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R304 FNW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in White with a 749cc 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 R304 FNW, 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 R304 FNW registered?

R304 FNW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R304 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 FNW 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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