MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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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P809 VBH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 P809 VBH, 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 P809 VBH registered?
P809 VBH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 8 May 1997.
Is P809 VBH safe to buy?
The MOT history for P809 VBH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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