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P782 MJW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Grey Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,385 mi
Last recorded37,385 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 MJW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 37,385 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 37,322 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 37,316 miles

Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached n/s + o/s front shock absorbers rubbing top wish bones (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn link arm to shock absorber and arms [all bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s + o/s front top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s + o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 37,184 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 37,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 36,696 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 36,472 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 36,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning when indicators turned on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,223 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 36,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 35,750 miles

Rear hand brake locked on tapley brake test .

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,343 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 34,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,264 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 33,626 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 32,252 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 32,196 miles

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

only one of two rear position lamps working

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,416 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 29,391 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,545 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,515 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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P782 MJW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Grey with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P782 MJW, 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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P782 MJW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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