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P138 VTC

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,740 mi
Last recorded37,740 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 VTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 37,740 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,708 miles

Nearside Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 31,708 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,082 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,573 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 29,573 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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P138 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P138 VTC, 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 P138 VTC registered?

P138 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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