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R747 GFW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,871 mi
Last recorded33,871 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 GFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,871 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 18 May 2012 33,440 miles

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

Front brake pads loose and rattling

Headlmap images poor

Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,450 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,473 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,929 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R747 GFW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R747 GFW, 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 R747 GFW registered?

R747 GFW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R747 GFW safe to buy?

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