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R57 TFC

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

28,238 mi
Last recorded28,238 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 TFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 28,238 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 28,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line ilegal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 27,694 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 27,205 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 27,205 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 27,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 29,797 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 26,434 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 May 2017 26,434 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 26,324 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 26,324 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 9 May 2015 25,765 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 25,765 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 May 2014 25,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

no number plate light missing

Pass 14 May 2013 24,300 miles

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

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

number plate light missing

Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,677 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,052 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 23,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,401 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,502 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,863 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 19,863 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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R57 TFC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R57 TFC, 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 R57 TFC registered?

R57 TFC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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