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P167 SMX

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,043 mi
Last recorded38,043 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 SMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,816 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 35,816 miles

Central Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,928 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 34,928 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,741 miles

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 wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 33,004 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 31,114 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 29,078 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 May 2012 27,873 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

clutch fluid level low

Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,294 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,672 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 26,672 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,373 miles

front pads very low

Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(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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P167 SMX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P167 SMX, 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 P167 SMX registered?

P167 SMX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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