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P413 PKJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,795 mi
Last recorded18,795 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 PKJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 18,795 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 18,685 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 18,019 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 18,015 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2014 17,740 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 16,701 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 16,098 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,265 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,494 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,081 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,766 miles

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

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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P413 PKJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green 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 P413 PKJ, 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

How do I check the history of P413 PKJ?

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What year was P413 PKJ registered?

P413 PKJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P413 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P413 PKJ 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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