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R392 OCH

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,573 mi
Last recorded84,573 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 OCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 84,573 miles

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

Rear Brake has reduced reserve travel

Pass 12 Apr 2025 81,776 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 77,360 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 77,360 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,870 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 75,870 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 68,019 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 60,156 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 51,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 42,864 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 32,979 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2014 32,947 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,606 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Slight free play in the rear suspension linkage

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,380 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,685 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,943 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 23,468 miles

Front Upper Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 23,468 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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R392 OCH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R392 OCH, 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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R392 OCH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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