MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brakes binding slightly.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front indicators not very bright , and not easily seen from front of bike
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front indicators not very bright , and not easily seen from front of bike
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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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R787 DJW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R787 DJW, 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 R787 DJW registered?
R787 DJW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R787 DJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R787 DJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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