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P359 UGP

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

37,342 mi
Last recorded37,342 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 UGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 37,342 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 37,342 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,256 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,434 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,429 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 27,429 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 23,558 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2012 23,507 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 23,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,600 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 21,600 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 21,622 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 21,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 21,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,570 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,037 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 21,037 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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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P359 UGP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P359 UGP, 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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P359 UGP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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