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E4 JGS

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,529 mi
Last recorded14,529 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 JGS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 14,529 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 14,443 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 14,361 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 14,187 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 13,856 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 13,013 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 12,989 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 12,897 miles

Chain guard missing

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,834 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,809 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 12,809 miles

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

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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E4 JGS is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E4 JGS, 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 E4 JGS registered?

E4 JGS is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is E4 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 JGS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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