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Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear brake needs bleeding.
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)
Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Lower Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
chain guard missing
nearside switchgear requires better fixing
number plate requires affixing more securly
rear shock reservoir requires better fixing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?
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R89 MTV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 22,709 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 R89 MTV, 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 28 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 R89 MTV registered?
R89 MTV is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R89 MTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R89 MTV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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