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R893 FGJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,728 mi
Last recorded34,728 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 FGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 34,728 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 34,728 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars left-hand (2.1.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,849 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,541 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,316 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 24,221 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 24,221 miles

Front Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2006 18,347 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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R893 FGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R893 FGJ, 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 R893 FGJ registered?

R893 FGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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