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P791 VWO

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,633 mi
Last recorded39,633 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 VWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 39,633 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 39,342 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,697 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,521 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,491 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 34,491 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

chain dry

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,731 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 25,712 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 25,712 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 23,308 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 23,308 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 21,472 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 21,472 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,798 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 18,368 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P791 VWO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P791 VWO, 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 P791 VWO registered?

P791 VWO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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