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P698 XUM

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,218 mi
Last recorded34,218 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 XUM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,218 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 34,218 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,523 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,501 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,004 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 26,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,465 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,178 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 23,523 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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P698 XUM 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 P698 XUM, 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 P698 XUM registered?

P698 XUM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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