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P436 GEJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,131 mi
Last recorded28,131 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 GEJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 28,131 miles

THIS IS A DAYTIME ONLY MOT

Fail 15 Apr 2023 28,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 28,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,989 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 27,365 miles

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

Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,226 miles

1 OUT OF 2 TAIL LIGHTS INOPERATIVE

Offside front brake caliper brake pad spring plate missing

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2013 24,889 miles

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

1 OUT OF 2 TAIL LIGHTS INOPERATIVE

Front and rear tyre valve caps missing

Offside front brake caliper brake pad spring plate missing

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2012 23,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,089 miles

Small rear number plate fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2011 17,089 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Small rear number plate fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 16,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Small number plate fitted

n/s rear light bulb not working in twin bulb rearlight

Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,440 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 14,415 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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P436 GEJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P436 GEJ, 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 P436 GEJ registered?

P436 GEJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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