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R402 HMR

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,006 mi
Last recorded21,006 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 HMR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,006 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 20,981 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,790 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 15,790 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,975 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 14,420 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,867 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 35,769 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 35,514 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 35,490 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R402 HMR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R402 HMR, 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 R402 HMR registered?

R402 HMR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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