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P917 CPJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

23,980 mi
Last recorded23,980 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R24,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 CPJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 23,980 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 23,978 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 23,806 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 23,804 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,533 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 23,533 miles

Brake cylinder inadequately mounted lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 22,834 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 21,866 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 20,624 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 wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,624 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,412 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 20,412 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,236 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 20,236 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,811 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 18,811 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)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX7R?

Based on 1,982 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
804
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 24
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P917 CPJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 24,506 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 ZX7R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P917 CPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P917 CPJ registered?

P917 CPJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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