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P68 GUD

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,490 mi
Last recorded46,490 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 GUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 46,490 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 46,027 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 45,480 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 46,248 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 44,622 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 42,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 42,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 41,501 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 38,763 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 36,536 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 35,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,238 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,637 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 31,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,321 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,702 miles

front pads over half worn

n/s fairing damaged

rear tyre close to legal limit

small number plate fitted

front tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 May 2007 27,015 miles

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

limited reserve travel on front brake lever

Fail 26 May 2007 27,015 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

limited reserve travel on front brake lever

Pass 25 May 2006 25,431 miles

limited reserve travel on front brake lever

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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P68 GUD is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P68 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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P68 GUD is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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