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P416 OWJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,197 mi
Last recorded13,197 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 OWJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 13,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 12,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 12,306 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 12,147 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 12,143 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 12,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 12,050 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,833 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 11,496 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 11,136 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 10,156 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 9,296 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 8,557 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 5,108 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 3,946 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 3,946 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 3,413 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 3,115 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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P416 OWJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P416 OWJ, 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 P416 OWJ registered?

P416 OWJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P416 OWJ safe to buy?

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