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R402 WHJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,949 mi
Last recorded37,949 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 WHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 37,949 miles

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 37,946 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation PADS OR PISTON IN CALIPER HAVE RESTRICTED MOVEMENT (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 36,369 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 36,369 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 36,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 36,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 36,214 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 35,567 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2016 34,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,287 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,296 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 31,296 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 30,053 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,842 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 23,547 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 19,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 18,685 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,515 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 17,494 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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R402 WHJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R402 WHJ, 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 R402 WHJ registered?

R402 WHJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R402 WHJ safe to buy?

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