MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,416 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
no front mud gaurd fitted at time of test
Chain guard missing
this bike should not be used on the road because the rear wheel has a spacer missing and is done so a customers own risk.
Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
no front mud gaurd fitted at time of test
Chain guard missing
this bike should not be used on the road because the rear wheel has a spacer missing and is done so a customers own risk.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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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R849 YBD is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R849 YBD, 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 R849 YBD registered?
R849 YBD is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 11 September 1997.
Is R849 YBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R849 YBD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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