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P972 FPM

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,024 mi
Last recorded29,024 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 FPM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 29,024 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired ALL (1.5.3a)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute ALL (1.5.1c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 29,024 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,894 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 28,298 miles

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

Left hand mirror is broken

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Oct 2013 438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,039 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,965 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,395 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

has some play in clutch lever pivot

drive chain slack

Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,511 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 10,229 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 8,386 miles

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

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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P972 FPM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P972 FPM, 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 P972 FPM registered?

P972 FPM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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