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P609 BTA

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,068 mi
Last recorded28,068 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 BTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 28,068 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 28,068 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 26,506 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 26,506 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,051 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 26,051 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,193 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,455 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,330 miles

Uneven wear on rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,732 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,050 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,402 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 16,453 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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P609 BTA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P609 BTA, 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 P609 BTA registered?

P609 BTA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P609 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P609 BTA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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