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P279 OMJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,601 mi
Last recorded49,601 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 OMJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 49,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 49,578 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 49,553 miles

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

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,643 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 45,643 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2013 40,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,267 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 37,994 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,305 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,871 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

chain slightly dry

front brakes dragging and sticking slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,923 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,076 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,721 miles

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

after market exhaust fitted

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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P279 OMJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P279 OMJ, 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 P279 OMJ registered?

P279 OMJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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