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R569 YAV

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,796 mi
Last recorded32,796 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 YAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 32,796 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 31,948 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 31,665 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 31,649 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 31,011 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 31,011 miles

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,866 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 29,417 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2016 23,582 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. ball missing (6.2.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 21,991 miles

Both tyres under inflated - corrected during test

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside handlebar slightly bent

Fail 21 Nov 2013 21,991 miles

Both tyres under inflated - corrected during test

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside handlebar slightly bent

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,809 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 15,809 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,417 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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R569 YAV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R569 YAV, 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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R569 YAV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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