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P54 WGH

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

29,538 mi
Last recorded29,538 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 WGH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 29,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 29,377 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 26,409 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 26,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 25,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 25,265 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,482 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 23,843 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 23,838 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,987 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 22,978 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,445 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 20,957 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,957 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 15,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 10,280 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 10,280 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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P54 WGH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P54 WGH, 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 P54 WGH registered?

P54 WGH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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