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R890 LRS

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,770 mi
Last recorded31,770 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 LRS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 31,770 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,542 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,204 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,186 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front very close to front wheel brake hose

Pass 26 Sep 2018 46,957 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,794 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front fork seal protecting sleeve perished

Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 46,604 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,165 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,437 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,066 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,490 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 36,481 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 21 May 2011 36,351 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 34,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2010 34,539 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 34,343 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,343 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 33,510 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,346 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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R890 LRS is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R890 LRS, 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 R890 LRS registered?

R890 LRS is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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