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R998 PCY

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,787 mi
Last recorded20,787 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 PCY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 20,787 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 20,757 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 20,003 miles

coolant leak

Pass 10 Aug 2018 19,889 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 19,889 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,439 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 18,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 18,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,243 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,812 miles

Centre Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,201 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 14,345 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f bulbs may need changing in near future

Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 12,026 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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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R998 PCY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R998 PCY, 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 R998 PCY registered?

R998 PCY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R998 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 PCY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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