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P729 DTA

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,756 mi
Last recorded43,756 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 DTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,756 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 41,103 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 41,103 miles

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

little reserve front brake lever travel

Pass 12 May 2014 38,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

end can slightly loose on rivets

headlamp and main beam output is VEY poor

rear tyre valave appears to be glued into rim with silicone sealant

Fail 12 May 2014 38,976 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

end can slightly loose on rivets

headlamp and main beam output is VEY poor

rear tyre valave appears to be glued into rim with silicone sealant

Fail 8 May 2013 37,301 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 37,301 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,201 miles

both front forks slightly damp

front brake soft

n/s headlamp LHD -kick masked out

n/s/f outer disc pad very close to limit

rear brake light operation poor-needs lots of pressure to work

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,648 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,205 miles

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

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

advised on slight drag on front brakes

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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P729 DTA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P729 DTA, 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 P729 DTA registered?

P729 DTA is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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