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R199 TKJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

20,758 mi
Last recorded20,758 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 TKJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 20,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 20,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 18,097 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 18,096 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 17,988 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 17,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 17,602 miles

both tyre valve stems are perished

Fail 18 May 2018 17,599 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

both tyre valve stems are perished

Pass 21 Feb 2017 17,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,752 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,050 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,013 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 15,013 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R199 TKJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R199 TKJ, 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 R199 TKJ registered?

R199 TKJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R199 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 TKJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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