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R901 UUJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,630 mi
Last recorded23,630 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 UUJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 23,630 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 23,588 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 23,588 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

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 19 Sep 2024 23,499 miles

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 6 Sep 2023 23,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 22,929 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 22,727 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 22,626 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,311 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 22,311 miles

Front Stop lamp not working REPLACED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH DURING TEST (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working REPLACED BULB DURING TEST (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 21,937 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 21,891 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Steering damper insecure OS CLAMP WILL ROTATE AND JAM THE DAMPER (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is adversely affected MAIN BRACKET NOT STRONG ENOUGH, LIKELY TO FAIL. (2.1.4 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear DRIVE CHAIN MUCH TO TIGHT, LIKELY TO FAIL

Pass 10 Aug 2017 21,548 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 21,517 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,022 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 21,022 miles

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 4 Aug 2014 20,486 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 19,863 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,421 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 19,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,217 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

b/light does not work on rear brake

Pass 4 May 2010 17,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 May 2010 17,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 14,054 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,227 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 10,828 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 10,828 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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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R901 UUJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R901 UUJ, 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 R901 UUJ registered?

R901 UUJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R901 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 UUJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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