CarVerify

Free Car Check

R747 VAK

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,892 mi
Last recorded26,892 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 VAK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 26,892 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 25,858 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 25,708 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 25,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 25,095 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 24,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim slight flat in rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 24,804 miles

Brake disc contaminated both front with fork oil. (1.1.14 (b))

Brake pad(s) contaminated both front sets contaminated with fork oil. nearside is breaking up. (1.1.13 (b))

Brake performance not tested due to severe binding of front brake and rear brake not working. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal does not operate brake at all. (1.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim slight buckle with slight flat in rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,589 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 24,589 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,446 miles

front brake slightly binding not warrent a fail

Fail 4 Mar 2010 24,446 miles

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

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

front brake slightly binding not warrent a fail

Pass 3 May 2008 23,396 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,514 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,991 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
Full Kawasaki ZX-7R reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R747 VAK 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 78.6%.

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 R747 VAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R747 VAK?

You can check the full history of R747 VAK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R747 VAK registered?

R747 VAK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R747 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R747 VAK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R747 VAK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R747 VAK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.