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R473 XND

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,052 mi
Last recorded12,052 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 XND
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 12,052 miles

front brake could be better

Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,794 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 11,793 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front brakes could be better.Slight blow on ex-down pipes.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 11,069 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 9,554 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 9,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 14 Nov 2005 9,220 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front brake binding

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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R473 XND is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R473 XND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R473 XND?

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What year was R473 XND registered?

R473 XND is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R473 XND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 XND shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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