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R48 UNN

1997 Kawasaki ZX7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,501 mi
Last recorded39,501 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R24,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 UNN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 39,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 39,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 38,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 38,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,726 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

no chain guard

Fail 12 Apr 2018 38,726 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

no chain guard

Pass 29 Apr 2017 37,519 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,774 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

chain guard missing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 31,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 31,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,966 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 22,729 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 22,688 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 22,655 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 20,181 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 18,141 miles

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

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)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 18,141 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 May 2008 14,982 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 14,982 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R48 UNN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R48 UNN, 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 R48 UNN registered?

R48 UNN is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX7R, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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