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P395 JFS

1996 Kawasaki ZX7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

26,215 mi
Last recorded26,215 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX7R22,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 JFS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX7R
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,215 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 26,215 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) nearside wheel spacer missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,469 miles

Front Brake slight bind

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,573 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 22,573 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 22,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 18,703 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,014 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 17,014 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 16,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 15,392 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 15,386 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 15,373 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,289 miles

rear tyre is close to legal limit

Fail 24 Mar 2006 14,289 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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P395 JFS is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 22,912 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 P395 JFS, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P395 JFS registered?

P395 JFS is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX7R, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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