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R967 UFC

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

White Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,434 mi
Last recorded53,434 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 UFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,538 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,798 miles

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 43,798 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 42,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 42,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 42,106 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 42,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,663 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,983 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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R967 UFC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in White with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R967 UFC, 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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R967 UFC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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