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R855 UEY

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,860 mi
Last recorded26,860 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 UEY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 26,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 26,793 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 26,316 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,210 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.55mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 25,313 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 24,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,198 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,214 miles

flash rate of indicators

rear brake hose ends

Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,034 miles

rear tyre valve very long (danger of ripping out at speed )

Fail 26 Feb 2008 21,008 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre valve very long (danger of ripping out at speed )

Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,504 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 17,934 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 17,921 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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R855 UEY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R855 UEY, 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 R855 UEY registered?

R855 UEY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R855 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 UEY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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