MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
very slight perrishing in front tyre.
very slight perrishing in front tyre.
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
header pipes sound like they have a slight blow but unable to find at time of test pipes are corroded along entire length
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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R68 CDV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R68 CDV, 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 R68 CDV registered?
R68 CDV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R68 CDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R68 CDV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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