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P296 LCF

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,895 mi
Last recorded32,895 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 LCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 32,895 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 31,346 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 31,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 31,332 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2022 31,323 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2021 31,074 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 31,071 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 30,916 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre

handle bar grips worn

Pass 21 May 2018 30,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 May 2018 30,419 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,729 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 29,016 miles

Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,628 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 28,218 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,924 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 23,886 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,802 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 17,859 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,350 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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P296 LCF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P296 LCF, 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 P296 LCF registered?

P296 LCF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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