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P189 OLM

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,166 mi
Last recorded25,166 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 OLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,100 miles

front sidelamp not working

Pass 24 Sep 2011 21,970 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 21,776 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,057 miles

front brake notchy but not a failure item

Fail 27 Aug 2010 20,048 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

brake test not carried out due to rear pads low

front brake notchy but not a failure item

Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,039 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 15,039 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 13,285 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 13,285 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 12,346 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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P189 OLM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P189 OLM, 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 P189 OLM registered?

P189 OLM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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