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P196 TMA

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,927 mi
Last recorded35,927 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 TMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 35,927 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 35,927 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 30,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 25,619 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 22,281 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,281 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,978 miles

No number plate light

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,878 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 20,878 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P196 TMA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc 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 P196 TMA, 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 P196 TMA registered?

P196 TMA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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