MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,546 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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No indicators fitted at time of test.
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
No indicators fitted at time of test.
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
clutch fluid level low
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?
Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R488 AKV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R488 AKV, 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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How do I check the history of R488 AKV?
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What year was R488 AKV registered?
R488 AKV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R488 AKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 AKV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R488 AKV have outstanding finance?
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