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R374 ADV

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,452 mi
Last recorded36,452 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 ADV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 36,350 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 36,333 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 36,302 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged AGE CRACKS (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 May 2019 36,214 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged AGE CRACKS (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 May 2018 36,164 miles

Front SLIGHT BIND AND OFFSIDE INNER PAD GETTING LOW

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged aged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 5 May 2018 36,163 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front SLIGHT BIND AND OFFSIDE INNER PAD GETTING LOW

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged aged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 36,016 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 36,016 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,729 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 35,255 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake applicaition slight notchy.

near side rear swing arm pivot pin nut missing,requires new nut.

Pass 8 May 2014 34,545 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 34,542 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

front brake has a very slight bind

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,950 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

n/s handle bar close to tank not bent or damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,622 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,679 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,677 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Chain guard missing

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,336 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 30,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 26,629 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 19,110 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 17,208 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R374 ADV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R374 ADV, 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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R374 ADV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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