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P466 GAN

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

28,573 mi
Last recorded28,573 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 GAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 28,573 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 28,569 miles

Direction indicator missing all. (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 28,227 miles

sticking throttle

Fail 25 May 2016 28,227 miles

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

sticking throttle

Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,002 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 28,002 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 27,294 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 May 2014 27,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,563 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 25,553 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,435 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

throttle cables require lube/replacement

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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P466 GAN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P466 GAN, 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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P466 GAN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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