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L17 BPH

1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,751 mi
Last recorded39,751 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R25,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 BPH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 39,751 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 39,467 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,637 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 38,580 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,787 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 37,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,439 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 37,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,558 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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L17 BPH is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 25,441 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 L17 BPH, 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 30 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 L17 BPH registered?

L17 BPH is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L17 BPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 BPH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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