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P821 UMW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,579 mi
Last recorded59,579 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 UMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,579 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre At 1mm on the legal limit ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Upper All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All Indicators Flashing Fast Minor Defect (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 59,564 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high Headlamp Aim To High (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Indicator Incorrectly Spaced No Minimum Separation Distance (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Indicator Incorrectly Spaced No Minimum Separation Distance 180 mm between lighting surfaces (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre At 1mm on the legal limit ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Offside front handle bar loose and creaking

Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,579 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,449 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,436 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 34,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,903 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,378 miles

Centre Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 27,826 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,708 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 25,666 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 25,651 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,103 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 24,103 miles

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

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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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P821 UMW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P821 UMW, 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 P821 UMW registered?

P821 UMW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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