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R815 VDV

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,034 mi
Last recorded25,034 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 VDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 25,034 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,448 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 23 May 2007 22,646 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 22 May 2007 22,644 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Chain guard missing

Pass 29 Jul 2006 22,238 miles

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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R815 VDV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R815 VDV, 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 R815 VDV registered?

R815 VDV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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