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R980 AKL

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,220 mi
Last recorded16,220 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 AKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 16,220 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 16,124 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 16,122 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 15,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,559 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 15,559 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,179 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear shock starting to loose its damping control very slightly.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,057 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,886 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,336 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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R980 AKL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R980 AKL, 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 R980 AKL registered?

R980 AKL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 13 September 1997.

Is R980 AKL safe to buy?

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