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R679 YVF

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,200 mi
Last recorded55,200 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 YVF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2010 55,200 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,808 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 50,278 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,624 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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R679 YVF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R679 YVF, 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 R679 YVF registered?

R679 YVF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R679 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R679 YVF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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