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P156 HTW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,712 mi
Last recorded42,712 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 HTW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 42,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,263 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 39,914 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,642 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 37,642 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,638 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,007 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,172 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,169 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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P156 HTW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P156 HTW, 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 P156 HTW registered?

P156 HTW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P156 HTW safe to buy?

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