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R183 UET

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,260 mi
Last recorded21,260 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 UET
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 21,260 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 21,162 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 21,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 26,695 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 26,695 miles

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

Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 20,695 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 20,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,695 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 20,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

number plate light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,695 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 20,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 20,695 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 13,075 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 13,075 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,376 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 10,376 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 10,376 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,376 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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R183 UET is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R183 UET, 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 R183 UET registered?

R183 UET is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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