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P700 KAW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

21,934 mi
Last recorded21,934 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP700 KAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 21,934 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 21,402 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 19,710 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 19,154 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 19,154 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 18,221 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 17,936 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,682 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 16,702 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,796 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,176 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 13,108 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,088 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 11,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 10,007 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,538 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,264 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 3,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front side light not working

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2005 2,006 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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P700 KAW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P700 KAW, 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 P700 KAW registered?

P700 KAW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P700 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P700 KAW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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