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P159 ONV

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,245 mi
Last recorded68,245 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 ONV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2025 68,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 67,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 63,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 62,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 61,149 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,664 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 57,725 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,486 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,018 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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P159 ONV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P159 ONV, 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 P159 ONV registered?

P159 ONV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P159 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 ONV shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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