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R607 EHU

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,079 mi
Last recorded11,079 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 EHU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 11,079 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 11,079 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 11,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 10,527 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 10,052 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 9,494 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 8,981 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 8,981 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 8,697 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 7,904 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 7,698 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 7,685 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 7,685 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 7,546 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 7,546 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 7,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 5,067 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 3,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R607 EHU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc 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 R607 EHU, 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 R607 EHU registered?

R607 EHU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R607 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R607 EHU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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