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P585 KCF

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

25,692 mi
Last recorded25,692 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 KCF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,692 miles

Chain guard missing

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Feb 2012 25,692 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,115 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 23,115 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,249 miles

only used during daylight hours and not used at times of serverly redused visibility

Fail 14 Apr 2009 22,333 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,745 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 21,745 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,966 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 20,966 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 20,995 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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P585 KCF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P585 KCF, 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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P585 KCF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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