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P984 JOL

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162 mi
Last recorded162 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 JOL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 162 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 162 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 161 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 4 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 41,245 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 40,329 miles

Front Headlight has poor beam patten

Fail 20 Nov 2015 40,324 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour light is blue (1.1.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering Full lock left, brake line is hitting clocks before lock stop (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Front clutch master cylinder weeping

Rear rear sub frame loose

Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,086 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 39,086 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 29,403 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 28,869 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

rear sprocket worn

Pass 10 Nov 2012 25,133 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,125 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 21,867 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 18,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,622 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 30,622 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,930 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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P984 JOL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P984 JOL, 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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P984 JOL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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