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R321 FNW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,482 mi
Last recorded35,482 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 FNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 35,482 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 35,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 2 May 2023 35,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 35,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 35,421 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 34,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 34,439 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 34,421 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,296 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,624 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 31,546 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 29,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,576 miles

Chain guard not fitted

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Neutral light does not operate in the neutral position

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,143 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 25,074 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 24,217 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,390 miles

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

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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R321 FNW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R321 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 R321 FNW registered?

R321 FNW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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