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P439 JRJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,733 mi
Last recorded24,733 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 JRJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 24,733 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 24,729 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Clutch Reservoir insecure - bracket broken

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Both fork stanchions pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front forks not returning correctly - binding / sticking

Pass 16 Jul 2022 23,989 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 22,860 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 22,154 miles

Exhaust noisy silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 21,241 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 21,142 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 18,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 18,535 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 18,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 18,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 18,339 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 18,338 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,321 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 11,073 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,400 miles

Rear 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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P439 JRJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P439 JRJ, 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 P439 JRJ registered?

P439 JRJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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