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P343 TMA

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,384 mi
Last recorded24,384 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 TMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 24,384 miles

front wheel difficult to turn by hand

Fail 12 Jul 2012 24,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 24,174 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 24,030 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P343 TMA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P343 TMA, 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 P343 TMA registered?

P343 TMA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P343 TMA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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