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P170 SMX

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,235 mi
Last recorded35,235 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 SMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,235 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,851 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,002 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 33,999 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,605 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 33,581 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

little reserve travel in front brake lever

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,362 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 30,360 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,618 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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P170 SMX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P170 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 P170 SMX registered?

P170 SMX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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