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P268 RHK

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,819 mi
Last recorded30,819 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 RHK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 30,819 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 30,607 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 30,330 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 30,330 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 29,437 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shox (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 6 May 2017 28,031 miles

slight front brake pad chatter

slight play rear shox linkage

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

both front and rear tyres close to legal limit

rear number plate light missing

Pass 10 May 2016 27,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no number plate light fitted at the time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

front brake discs have slight play in the bobbins.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

the front disc bobbins have slight free play

Fail 15 Mar 2011 24,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,470 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,302 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,066 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,898 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,819 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 19,542 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 15,149 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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P268 RHK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P268 RHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P268 RHK registered?

P268 RHK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P268 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P268 RHK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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