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R977 UWJ

1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,785 mi
Last recorded35,785 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R23,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 UWJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 35,785 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 35,630 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 35,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 34,790 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rusty (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,990 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 31,985 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Number plate may not conform to RTA

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,124 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 30,074 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Number plate may not conform to RTA

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 28,146 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,146 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,507 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 25,507 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 May 2007 25,039 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 24,281 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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R977 UWJ 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 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 R977 UWJ, 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 R977 UWJ registered?

R977 UWJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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