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R770 HKX

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,510 mi
Last recorded32,510 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 HKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 32,510 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 32,509 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 29,737 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 29,737 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 28,408 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 28,164 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 27,333 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 25,549 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 23,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,576 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 22,559 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 20 May 2010 22,037 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 May 2010 22,022 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front side light not working

No coolant in water bottle

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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R770 HKX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R770 HKX, 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 R770 HKX?

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What year was R770 HKX registered?

R770 HKX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R770 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 HKX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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