MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Cracking to rear tyre and tread low
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?
Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R387 TEW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 22,709 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 R387 TEW, 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 28 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 R387 TEW registered?
R387 TEW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 6 May 1998.
Is R387 TEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R387 TEW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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