MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,321 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
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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P501 SMV 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 68.8%.
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 P501 SMV, 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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How do I check the history of P501 SMV?
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What year was P501 SMV registered?
P501 SMV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 28 April 1997.
Is P501 SMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P501 SMV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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