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P515 GCH

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,079 mi
Last recorded18,079 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 GCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 18,079 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 17,382 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 17,378 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,928 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 13,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,266 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 12,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 11,181 miles

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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P515 GCH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P515 GCH, 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 P515 GCH registered?

P515 GCH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P515 GCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 GCH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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