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P470 FJK

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,392 mi
Last recorded23,392 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 FJK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 23,392 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 22,498 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 21,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,472 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 May 2015 21,458 miles

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

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

front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 31 May 2014 21,187 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 21,187 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 20,958 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 May 2013 20,958 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 May 2012 20,692 miles

Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 20,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,196 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,887 miles

advise rear stop lamp switch faulty † †advise final drive chain excessivley loose

Pass 30 Sep 2006 19,420 miles

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

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

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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P470 FJK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P470 FJK, 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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P470 FJK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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