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P609 XFW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,884 mi
Last recorded28,884 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 XFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,884 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,872 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 28,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 28,470 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

gear lever loose

Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,912 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 XFW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P609 XFW, 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 P609 XFW registered?

P609 XFW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P609 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P609 XFW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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