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P951 HCH

1997 Kawasaki ZX7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,606 mi
Last recorded30,606 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R24,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 HCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2020 30,606 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 30,593 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 30,593 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 30,560 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 30,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 29,958 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 May 2014 26,402 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 24,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,237 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 24,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 21,637 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 20,071 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,824 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,620 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 18,260 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,260 miles

Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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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P951 HCH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P951 HCH, 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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P951 HCH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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