MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,023 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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
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
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
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)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R239 BAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R239 BAU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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