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R789 BAF

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,157 mi
Last recorded30,157 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 BAF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,157 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 28,653 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,653 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,206 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 28,138 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

front pads loose in caliper

Fail 13 May 2006 26,871 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 13 May 2006 26,871 miles

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.

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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R789 BAF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R789 BAF, 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 R789 BAF registered?

R789 BAF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R789 BAF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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