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R917 CVW

1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,700 mi
Last recorded55,700 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R22,709 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 CVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 55,700 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 55,700 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,111 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 54,111 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Footrest missing pillion (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Footrest missing pillion (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 51,921 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 51,921 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 41,534 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,875 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,560 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 22,674 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 22,674 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,145 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,406 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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R917 CVW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R917 CVW, 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 R917 CVW registered?

R917 CVW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R917 CVW safe to buy?

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