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P167 RYR

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,945 mi
Last recorded37,945 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 RYR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT NEAR SIDE FORK LOWER BADLY PITTED/DENTED WILL LEAD TO PREMATURE SEAL FAILURE.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 37,945 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT NEAR SIDE FORK LOWER BADLY PITTED/DENTED WILL LEAD TO PREMATURE SEAL FAILURE.

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

Pass 14 May 2018 36,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FRONT NEAR SIDE FORK LOWER BADLY PITTED/DENTED WILL LEAD TO PREMATURE SEAL FAILURE.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 36,533 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING,POOR PERFORMANCE POSSIBLY AIR IN SYSTEM.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FRONT NEAR SIDE FORK LOWER BADLY PITTED/DENTED WILL LEAD TO PREMATURE SEAL FAILURE.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 35,726 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 34,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies wiring fallen off switch (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 33,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,470 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,040 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 33,014 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 26,259 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 26,091 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,574 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 24,078 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,072 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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P167 RYR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P167 RYR, 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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P167 RYR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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