MOT Status
ValidMileage
41,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp pass switch inoperative
Rear Road spring corroded rear shock absorber spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Motorcycle displays general age related corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
pass switch not working
radiator corroded
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
pass switch not working
radiator corroded
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
headlamp pass switch in/op
neutral warning lamp in/op
headlamp flash not working
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?
Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P490 PLB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 P490 PLB, 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 P490 PLB registered?
P490 PLB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 6 June 1997.
Is P490 PLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P490 PLB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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