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R788 ANB

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

350,835 mi
Last recorded350,835 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 ANB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 350,835 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 350,821 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 31,977 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2015 31,977 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2014 30,934 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,892 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 25,892 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,520 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,636 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,513 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,157 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?

Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 649
reflector on motorcycle missing 561
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 450
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 375
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R788 ANB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R788 ANB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R788 ANB registered?

R788 ANB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 25 October 1997.

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