MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fairing damaged
front brake sticking slightly
front side light in op
tank dented
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
offside pillion peg missing
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
rear brake needs attention
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
rear brake needs attention
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
rear tyre has a plug in it
Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
rear tyre has a plug in it
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?
Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R955 VAU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R955 VAU, 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 R955 VAU registered?
R955 VAU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R955 VAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R955 VAU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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