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R455 YJN

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,498 mi
Last recorded17,498 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 YJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 17,498 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,908 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,360 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,202 miles

Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006
Fail 6 Jul 2006 48,196 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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R455 YJN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R455 YJN, 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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R455 YJN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R455 YJN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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