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R569 SJB

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,306 mi
Last recorded49,306 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 SJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 49,306 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 47,416 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,197 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 44,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,379 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 42,379 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 41,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 41,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,290 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 40,290 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 40,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 38,586 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 38,586 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,874 miles

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

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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R569 SJB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R569 SJB, 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 R569 SJB registered?

R569 SJB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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