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P526 HOC

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

31,982 mi
Last recorded31,982 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 HOC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 31,982 miles

Central Front Brake excessively binding Front Brake Excessive Binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) Number Plate Light Not Working (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working Front O/S Indicator N/W (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 30,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,629 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 29,629 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,533 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,814 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,664 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 May 2009 22,015 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 21,999 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,099 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 21,099 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,738 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 18,738 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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P526 HOC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P526 HOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P526 HOC registered?

P526 HOC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P526 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 HOC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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