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P607 ESO

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,550 mi
Last recorded30,550 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 ESO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 30,550 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 30,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 30,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 28 May 2022 29,600 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 29,598 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 28,025 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 28,013 miles

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

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock revs increase on lock (2.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,898 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 27,898 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,727 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 26,760 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 25,246 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 28 May 2011 25,213 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2010 22,997 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 22,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2009 20,790 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 19,430 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,741 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,256 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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P607 ESO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P607 ESO, 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 P607 ESO registered?

P607 ESO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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