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R589 VNN

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,690 mi
Last recorded88,690 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 VNN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 88,690 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 86,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 86,234 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2013 86,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 85,643 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)

Pass 10 May 2011 85,138 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 82,742 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 82,738 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 81,109 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 81,109 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 May 2008 77,723 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 75,994 miles

Indicators provided by LED lights

Fail 7 Aug 2006 75,994 miles

Indicators provided by LED lights

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R589 VNN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R589 VNN, 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 R589 VNN registered?

R589 VNN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R589 VNN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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