MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Puncture in rear tyre
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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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R686 BHU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 R686 BHU, 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 R686 BHU registered?
R686 BHU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 3 September 1997.
Is R686 BHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R686 BHU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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