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P418 CPM

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,470 mi
Last recorded23,470 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 CPM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 23,470 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 23,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 22,484 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 22,471 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 21,738 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,358 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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P418 CPM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P418 CPM, 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 P418 CPM registered?

P418 CPM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P418 CPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P418 CPM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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