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P284 HVO

1997 Kawasaki ZX7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,030 mi
Last recorded33,030 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R24,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 HVO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,030 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 33,030 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 32,656 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 32,656 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,862 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 31,862 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 28,982 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front wheel bearings slight play.

Fail 24 May 2011 28,111 miles

N/S/R Indicator slightly discoloured

O/S/R Indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 28,111 miles

N/S/R Indicator slightly discoloured

O/S/R Indicator slightly discoloured

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,688 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,921 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 24,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 75,387 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 75,387 miles

Centre Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX7R?

Based on 1,982 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
804
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 24
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P284 HVO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 24,506 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 ZX7R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P284 HVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P284 HVO registered?

P284 HVO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P284 HVO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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