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P146 OBY

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,214 mi
Last recorded18,214 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 OBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 18,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 18,166 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 18,024 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 17,863 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 17,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 17,687 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 17,577 miles

Front and rear tyre valves perishing.

Front tyre very low.

Poss slight play in front head stock bearings.?

Pass 9 Aug 2014 17,511 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 17,494 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,232 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 16,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,938 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,783 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 May 2009 16,680 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,106 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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P146 OBY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P146 OBY, 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 P146 OBY registered?

P146 OBY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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