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R311 EEG

1997 Kawasaki ZX7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,567 mi
Last recorded18,567 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R24,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 EEG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 18,567 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 18,290 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 18,009 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 16,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2005 16,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX7R?

Based on 1,982 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
804
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 24
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R311 EEG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 24,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX7R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R311 EEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R311 EEG registered?

R311 EEG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R311 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 EEG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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