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R239 BAU

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,023 mi
Last recorded32,023 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 BAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 32,023 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 31,988 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 29,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,273 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

nearside bar end missing

Fail 9 Sep 2010 24,259 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

nearside bar end missing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,136 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 24,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 20 May 2008 24,089 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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,618 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 22,554 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 22,512 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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R239 BAU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R239 BAU, 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 R239 BAU registered?

R239 BAU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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