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R474 NJH

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,498 mi
Last recorded18,498 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 NJH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 18,498 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 18,425 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 18,366 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 17,499 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 16,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 16,601 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 16,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 16,497 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,431 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,203 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 14,961 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 14,961 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 12,039 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Inner Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,039 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 10,477 miles

Centre Front Lower 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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R474 NJH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R474 NJH, 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 R474 NJH registered?

R474 NJH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R474 NJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 NJH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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