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R797 KKX

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,999 mi
Last recorded62,999 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 KKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 62,999 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 47,025 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 46,431 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,583 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 43,583 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working Bulb blown. PRS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working Front brake switch bad connection. PRS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,445 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 2 May 2019 42,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak FLUID BEGINNING TO LEAK DOWN FORK LEG TOWARDS DISC BRAKE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,277 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,555 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 16 May 2015 41,208 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 May 2015 41,208 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 40,717 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 39,293 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 36,760 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 35,294 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,767 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 33,250 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 31,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 31,082 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
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R797 KKX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R797 KKX, 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

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What year was R797 KKX registered?

R797 KKX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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