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P788 MJW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

27,869 mi
Last recorded27,869 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 MJW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 27,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 27,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 26,540 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 25,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 25,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 25,422 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 25,403 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 25,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 24,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 24,476 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 24,476 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 7 May 2016 24,248 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,010 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,388 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 23,084 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 23,084 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,897 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 21,562 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 19,941 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 19,146 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 19,146 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 17,603 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,603 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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P788 MJW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P788 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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What year was P788 MJW registered?

P788 MJW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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