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R878 RAU

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,187 mi
Last recorded26,187 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 RAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 26,187 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 24,761 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 24,382 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 24,382 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 23,015 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 22,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,441 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

exhaust very close to rear swinging arm

Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,463 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 17,463 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,286 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,148 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,674 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 14,633 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 12,912 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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R878 RAU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R878 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 R878 RAU registered?

R878 RAU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R878 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 RAU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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