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R644 LHC

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,491 mi
Last recorded32,491 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 LHC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 32,491 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 31,571 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 31,000 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 30,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 27,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2021 27,814 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 26,710 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 25,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 25,029 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 25,029 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 20,966 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 20,959 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 28,530 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 28,030 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 28,010 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,626 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 27,626 miles

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 25,747 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,747 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 22,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 20,276 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 20,269 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R644 LHC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R644 LHC, 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 R644 LHC registered?

R644 LHC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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