MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock loose wires (2.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
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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R961 LNU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R961 LNU, 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 R961 LNU registered?
R961 LNU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 18 September 1997.
Is R961 LNU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R961 LNU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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