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R434 WWO

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,601 mi
Last recorded57,601 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 WWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 57,601 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 52,353 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 52,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 52,189 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank Tap leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Drive chain excessively tight Chain too tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 43,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced slightly obscured by number plate (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced slightly obscured by number plate (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear slight play in rear cush drive rubbers

Fail 13 Feb 2020 43,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced slightly obscured by number plate (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced slightly obscured by number plate (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear slight play in rear cush drive rubbers

Pass 25 Jan 2019 34,993 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicators slightly too fast

Fail 30 Jan 2018 32,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicators slightly too fast

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 May 2016 31,117 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 31,117 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 7 May 2015 28,423 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 28,277 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 28,277 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 28,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,008 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 28,006 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,979 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,883 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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R434 WWO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R434 WWO, 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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R434 WWO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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