MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,166 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Nearside Outer Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Offside Outer Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Clutch fluid very low
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX7R?
Based on 1,982 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R487 SCU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 24,506 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 ZX7R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R487 SCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki ZX7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R487 SCU registered?
R487 SCU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R487 SCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R487 SCU shows 14 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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