MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Indicator spacing less than 180mm (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Left & right grips insecure (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fuel cap rubber seal missing
advise, slight uneven wear to front tyre.
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Bike presented for test fitted with alloy front brake hose fittings - liable to corrosion in winter.
Bike presented for test with rear spring pe-load loosened to lower ride height.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
bike presented for test fitted with alloy front brake hose banjo fittings - liable to corrosion during winter. implications explained to customer.
rear shock absorber spring adjuster wound off - slightly loose when rear wheel raised off ground.
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
bike presented for test fitted with alloy front brake hose banjo fittings - liable to corrosion during winter. implications explained to customer.
rear shock absorber spring adjuster wound off - slightly loose when rear wheel raised off ground.
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?
Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P417 OWJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 P417 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 P417 OWJ registered?
P417 OWJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 20 June 1997.
Is P417 OWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P417 OWJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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