MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Both fork legs corroded and pitted, suspect seal damage with use
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
both front fork legs corroded and pitted suspect it will damage fork seals through use
front tyre wearing unevenly
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
both front fork legs corroded and pitted suspect it will damage fork seals through use
front tyre wearing unevenly
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX7R?
Based on 1,982 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P498 HTV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 24,506 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 ZX7R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P498 HTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki ZX7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P498 HTV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R, first registered on 13 May 1997.
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