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P628 WGF

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,877 mi
Last recorded44,877 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 WGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,877 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,562 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front tyre perished

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 42,562 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front tyre perished

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

No registration plate Ilumination.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 41,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

No registration plate Ilumination.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,669 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

drive chain has seized links

number plate light not working.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 40,646 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

drive chain has seized links

number plate light not working.

only one rear brake light working.

Pass 17 May 2013 39,112 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 28,207 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,945 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 22,953 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,130 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 17,969 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2006 10,237 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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P628 WGF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P628 WGF, 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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P628 WGF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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