MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
fuel hose showing deterioration and cracking
noise from engine
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
fuel pipes showing deterioration
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
REAR TYRE RIGHT ON 1mm
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
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 SFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 22,709 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 SFJ, 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 28 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 SFJ registered?
R717 SFJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 25 March 1998.
Is R717 SFJ safe to buy?
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