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R797 MFH

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,866 mi
Last recorded25,866 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 MFH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,866 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 25,866 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,400 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 24,044 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

top fairing cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2011 24,026 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

top fairing cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Sep 2008 20,306 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,969 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 17,969 miles

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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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R797 MFH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R797 MFH, 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 R797 MFH registered?

R797 MFH is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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