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P654 BDF

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,680 mi
Last recorded23,680 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 BDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 23,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 23,158 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 22,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Jun 2017 22,866 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)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,490 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 20,490 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 19,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,456 miles

Slight bind on front brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 13,995 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,835 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,229 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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P654 BDF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P654 BDF, 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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P654 BDF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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