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P790 SPW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

41,920 mi
Last recorded41,920 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 SPW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 41,920 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 41,300 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 40,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 40,442 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 40,150 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 39,784 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 39,736 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 39,545 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 39,299 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,852 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 38,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front brake slightly binding

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 37,863 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Clamp (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 37,473 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Clamp (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 37,107 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,107 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,868 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,765 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 32,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,344 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,557 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 27,557 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Jul 2009 25,626 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,626 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,415 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 22,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2006 22,335 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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P790 SPW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P790 SPW, 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 P790 SPW registered?

P790 SPW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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