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R927 TLM

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,723 mi
Last recorded20,723 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 TLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2025 20,723 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 20,686 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 20,553 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,293 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 20,275 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 20,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 19,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,099 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 19,099 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,298 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 16,740 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,740 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,511 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,228 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 14,220 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 13,093 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,093 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,938 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 11,101 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,101 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 9,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,476 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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R927 TLM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R927 TLM, 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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R927 TLM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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