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R529 YJA

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,055 mi
Last recorded30,055 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 YJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,055 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Apr 2011 30,050 miles

Inner Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2010 25,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 25,253 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,130 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,890 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,048 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear pads wearing tapered

slight binding to rear brake

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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R529 YJA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R529 YJA, 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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What year was R529 YJA registered?

R529 YJA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R529 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 YJA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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