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P63 GUD

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,152 mi
Last recorded39,152 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 GUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,152 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 39,147 miles

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

front tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,005 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 37,001 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,130 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 35,108 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Hugger rubbing rear tyre

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 333,118 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,818 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 23,539 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 1 Oct 2007 23,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Sep 2006 20,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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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P63 GUD is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P63 GUD, 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 P63 GUD registered?

P63 GUD is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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