MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
hugger slightly fouls tyre
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
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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R872 RAU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 R872 RAU, 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 R872 RAU registered?
R872 RAU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 5 August 1997.
Is R872 RAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R872 RAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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