1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R 0.7L Petrol · R897 BUA
1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R (0.7L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 36,173 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ZX-7R
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R897 BUA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 36,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R897 BUA Mileage History
- 01/08/202336,019 mi
- 27/06/202536,173 mi+154 mi
Average of roughly 81 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R897 BUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Zx-7R (R897 BUA) between August 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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