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P453 DOD

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Yellow Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,097 mi
Last recorded19,097 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 DOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 19,097 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 19,020 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 19,020 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 18,526 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,521 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,397 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,375 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,291 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 18,291 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,191 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,707 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,467 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,372 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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P453 DOD is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Yellow with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P453 DOD, 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 P453 DOD registered?

P453 DOD is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P453 DOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P453 DOD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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