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R97 CDW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,794 mi
Last recorded21,794 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 CDW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 18,554 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 15,834 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 7,249 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 7,249 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 7,205 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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R97 CDW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R97 CDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R97 CDW registered?

R97 CDW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R97 CDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 CDW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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