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P689 VUY

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,451 mi
Last recorded39,451 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 VUY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,526 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 36,526 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 28,265 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,263 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 21,747 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 21,747 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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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P689 VUY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P689 VUY, 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 P689 VUY registered?

P689 VUY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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