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P174 DAU

1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,691 mi
Last recorded43,691 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R25,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 DAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 43,691 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 43,212 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 42,557 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 42,425 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,155 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 41,717 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 41,717 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 40,538 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 40,538 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 40,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,919 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 39,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,991 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 38,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 37,247 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 34,333 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 32,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 25,732 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 22,908 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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P174 DAU is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 25,441 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 P174 DAU, 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 30 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 P174 DAU registered?

P174 DAU is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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