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P78 ENT

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

25,651 mi
Last recorded25,651 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 ENT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 25,651 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 25,349 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 24,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 24,270 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 23,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 23,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 23,125 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 22,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,016 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 22,016 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 21,589 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 20,997 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,927 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 18,846 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 18,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 17,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 17,592 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 17,156 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2006 16,737 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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P78 ENT is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 P78 ENT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P78 ENT registered?

P78 ENT is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P78 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P78 ENT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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