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R511 HNL

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,654 mi
Last recorded32,654 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 HNL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2012 32,654 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,523 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 32,515 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2007 29,425 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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R511 HNL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R511 HNL, 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

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What year was R511 HNL registered?

R511 HNL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R511 HNL safe to buy?

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