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R493 DGX

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,550 mi
Last recorded24,550 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 DGX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 24,550 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 24,235 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 24,234 miles

Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 23,985 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 23,985 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 23,985 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 23,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 23,976 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 23,523 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 23,076 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 22,988 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 22,550 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 20,750 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 20,226 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 18,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,476 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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R493 DGX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R493 DGX, 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 R493 DGX registered?

R493 DGX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R493 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 DGX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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