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R640 YOW

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,395 mi
Last recorded76,395 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 YOW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 76,395 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,036 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 75,007 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,920 miles

Advise rear stop light not that bright and has intermittent fickering

Pass 18 Apr 2023 72,540 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 70,212 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,593 miles

Front advise very slight play in both fork bushes

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,239 miles

Front advise tyre slightly feathered

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 65,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,140 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,182 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,542 miles

Exhaust noisy lovely throaty note (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,843 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 51,396 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,185 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 49,185 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,847 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,879 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,808 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,337 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 31,604 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 31,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (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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R640 YOW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R640 YOW, 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 R640 YOW registered?

R640 YOW is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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