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R553 JDG

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,030 mi
Last recorded16,030 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 JDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 16,030 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 15,817 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 15,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 15,225 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 15,224 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 13,097 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 13,030 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 12,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 9,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 9,826 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 9,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 9,584 miles

front brake lightly binding

Fail 19 Aug 2011 9,579 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 9,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,521 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 9,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,327 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2005 9,112 miles

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

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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R553 JDG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R553 JDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R553 JDG registered?

R553 JDG is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R553 JDG safe to buy?

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