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P820 ETT

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,813 mi
Last recorded52,813 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 ETT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 52,813 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,375 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 48,375 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 37,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,719 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 41,718 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,599 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 30,026 miles

slight bind on front brake

rear susp/stiff

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,317 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 27,317 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,131 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Leaking coolant.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,932 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 26,932 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,950 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 25,950 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,993 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 23,421 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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P820 ETT is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P820 ETT, 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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P820 ETT is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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