MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
n/s/ footrest rubber worn ( missing )
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
n/s/ footrest rubber worn ( missing )
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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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R717 LEL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 R717 LEL, 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 R717 LEL registered?
R717 LEL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R717 LEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R717 LEL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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