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P973 KGM

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,293 mi
Last recorded24,293 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 KGM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,293 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 17,697 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 May 2012 17,697 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 14,201 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2009 14,201 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,673 miles

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

no indicatots fitted.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 12,408 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,223 miles

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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P973 KGM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P973 KGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P973 KGM registered?

P973 KGM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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