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P793 WGH

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,838 mi
Last recorded54,838 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 WGH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 54,838 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,495 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,445 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 49,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,374 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 46,267 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 44,414 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,954 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 38,937 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,910 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,615 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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P793 WGH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P793 WGH, 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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P793 WGH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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