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P347 FWL

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,001 mi
Last recorded25,001 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 FWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 25,001 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 23,793 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 21,732 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 21,732 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,066 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 20,064 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 11 Nov 2006 17,024 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 15,956 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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P347 FWL 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 P347 FWL, 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 P347 FWL registered?

P347 FWL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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