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R199 ULH

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,505 mi
Last recorded28,505 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 ULH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 28,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 28,497 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 28,497 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 28,493 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 28,486 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2021 28,486 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,387 miles

Rear brake pedal travel

Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,165 miles

both valves perished

Fail 4 Jun 2018 28,165 miles

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

both valves perished

chain tight

Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,908 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,895 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front brake bind

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 27,894 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front brake bind

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,871 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front brake bind

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,818 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,658 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,919 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 26,897 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Horesshoe locking device fitted to chain

Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,226 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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R199 ULH 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 72.2%.

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 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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

R199 ULH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 18 October 1997.

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