MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Centre Rear 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)
Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
daylight use only all lights taped up
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
daylight use only all lights taped up
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?
Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P709 XLJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Orange with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P709 XLJ, 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 P709 XLJ registered?
P709 XLJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 11 February 1997.
Is P709 XLJ safe to buy?
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