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R993 EGJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,806 mi
Last recorded17,806 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 EGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,806 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 15,661 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 15,661 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Coolant leak

Front sprocket cover insecure

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,865 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 11,823 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,237 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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R993 EGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R993 EGJ, 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 R993 EGJ registered?

R993 EGJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R993 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R993 EGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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