MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P278 RHK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P278 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.
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What year was P278 RHK registered?
P278 RHK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 7 July 1997.
Is P278 RHK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P278 RHK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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