MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Advise rear stop light not that bright and has intermittent fickering
Front advise very slight play in both fork bushes
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front advise tyre slightly feathered
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust noisy lovely throaty note (7.1.2)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
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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R640 YOW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R640 YOW, 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 R640 YOW registered?
R640 YOW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R640 YOW safe to buy?
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