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P812 MWB

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Yellow Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,710 mi
Last recorded33,710 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 MWB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 33,710 miles

Floor brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,515 miles

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

front brake is binding very slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2014 33,515 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

one of 2 rear tail light bulbs not working

Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,253 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,123 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 26,123 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,794 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 24,728 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,718 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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P812 MWB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Yellow with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P812 MWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P812 MWB registered?

P812 MWB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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