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P437 MFL

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,979 mi
Last recorded41,979 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 MFL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 41,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 41,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 40,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension modified

Pass 15 Feb 2018 39,168 miles

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified swing arm modiried (6.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

gear lever is short

Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified swing arm has been replaced with non original item (6.1.1b)

indicators have been permanently disabled

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,739 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 34,739 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 34,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,359 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,679 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 30,679 miles

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,200 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 29,200 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,065 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 27,065 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,824 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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P437 MFL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P437 MFL, 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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P437 MFL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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