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P7 AWB

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

18,258 mi
Last recorded18,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 AWB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 18,258 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 18,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 18,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 18,103 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 18,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 17,774 miles

chain dry Re-lub/side stand sticky re-lub/

Pass 7 Jun 2019 17,686 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 17,097 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 17,020 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 16,928 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front brake feels slightly slow to respond when applied

front brake lever feels slightly stiff when operating

front non obligatory light not working

rear suspension feels slightly stiff in operation

rear suspension has creaking noise when operated

right hand front fork stanchion has slight pittng

rear brake feels slightly spongy when applied

rear brake feels slightly stiff when rotating

rear brake has slightly long travel

Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,881 miles

front parking / side light not working

rear brake feels slightly soft when applied

rear brake feels slightly tight when free wheel rotating

rear brake lever has very little reserve travel when applied

Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,666 miles

both front and rear brakes are slightly stiff when rotated

left hand foot peg rubber worn

Fail 9 Oct 2013 16,666 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

both front and rear brakes are slightly stiff when rotated

left hand foot peg rubber worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,303 miles

slight squeel from rear brake

Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,877 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

front brake lever slightly fouling on air intake duct

front exhaust down pipes corroded

front parking side light not working

drive chain dry

left hand fork leg stanchion has a slight misting of oil showing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

drive chain seems slightly dry

Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,300 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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P7 AWB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 P7 AWB, 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 P7 AWB registered?

P7 AWB is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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