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P664 WTC

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

9,935 mi
Last recorded9,935 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP664 WTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 9,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 9,832 miles

Mask /converter fitted!

Fail 1 Sep 2017 9,832 miles

Mask /converter fitted!

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 9,822 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2014 9,821 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2011 9,533 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 9,533 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 9,192 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 8,979 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,979 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2008 8,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 8,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 6,825 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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P664 WTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P664 WTC, 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 P664 WTC registered?

P664 WTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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