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P839 WGF

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,765 mi
Last recorded18,765 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 WGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 18,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 18,347 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 18,010 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 17,630 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 17,630 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 47,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 47,530 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Too close together (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Position wrong behind registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,423 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 46,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 46,392 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,461 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower rear shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Jun 2017 42,451 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play lower rear shock (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2014 33,231 miles

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

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 32,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,561 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 28,359 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,198 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 17,198 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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P839 WGF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P839 WGF, 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 P839 WGF registered?

P839 WGF is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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