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R383 SFC

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

24,658 mi
Last recorded24,658 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 SFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 24,658 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 24,635 miles

Front Brake excessively binding 20KG braking force with pulling on brake lever (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam MAIN BEAM PERMANENTLY ON. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel spindle locking device ineffective 4 pinch bolts loose (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 7 May 2019 24,355 miles

clutch fliud low

Fail 1 May 2019 24,332 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

clutch fliud low

Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2016 21,665 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,053 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 21,053 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Feb 2014 19,967 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 19,967 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 18,429 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 18,429 miles
Pass 3 May 2009 16,961 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 May 2009 16,961 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,971 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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R383 SFC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R383 SFC, 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 R383 SFC registered?

R383 SFC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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