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P815 VBH

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

43,306 mi
Last recorded43,306 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 VBH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 43,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 43,305 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Upper Fork yoke fractured (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 42,819 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 42,817 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin not fitted correctly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel tank slightly loose bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,152 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 41,147 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower dog leg bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,022 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 41,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front position lamp missing side (1.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,587 miles

front brake lever operation, head stock bearings, free play at throttle

Fail 17 Aug 2015 39,318 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride wheel spindle (6.2.1h)

front brake lever operation, head stock bearings, free play at throttle

Pass 1 Mar 2014 36,267 miles

drive chain loose and dry

play at head bearings

travel on foot brake

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,302 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 29,302 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,696 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 28,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,942 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 26,942 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2008 25,250 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 25,250 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 23,325 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,753 miles

Revs have to be increased for indicators to flash properly.

Pass 4 Aug 2005 19,436 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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P815 VBH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P815 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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P815 VBH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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