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P26 DDF

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,610 mi
Last recorded37,610 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 DDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 37,610 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting riders grasp of handle bars

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

head light mask fitted at time of testing

rear pegs missing grab rail fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,440 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

headlamp mask fitted

rear pegs missing grab rail fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2017 32,419 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

rear pegs missing grab rail fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 29,088 miles

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 26,907 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside bar is very slightly bent

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,221 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight play in the gear pedal pivots

Pass 9 Mar 2013 22,037 miles

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

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

l/h clip on has slight bend.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,905 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,694 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,331 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 20,331 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 14,765 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,059 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear wheel has slight movement

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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P26 DDF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P26 DDF, 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 P26 DDF registered?

P26 DDF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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