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P197 NOT

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,879 mi
Last recorded41,879 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 NOT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,879 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 41,305 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,803 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 39,803 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,538 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 35,759 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2005 35,597 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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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P197 NOT is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P197 NOT, 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 P197 NOT registered?

P197 NOT is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P197 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 NOT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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