1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R 0.7L Petrol · P490 CPM
1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R (0.7L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 12,205 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ZX-7R
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P490 CPM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
- 12,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P490 CPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Zx-7R (P490 CPM) between February 2006 and November 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
P490 CPM Mileage History
- 25/02/200632,190 mi
- 13/12/200742,436 mi+10,246 mi
- 22/12/200845,447 mi+3,011 mi
- 22/12/200845,447 mi
- 21/01/201047,375 mi+1,928 mi
- 21/01/201047,375 mi
- 01/04/201149,301 mi+1,926 mi
- 04/04/201250,194 mi+893 mi
- 18/06/201350,943 mi+749 mi
- 18/06/201350,943 mi
- 02/06/201451,102 mi+159 mi
- 27/05/201711,110 mi-39,992 mi
- 16/06/201811,373 mi+263 mi
- 18/05/201911,556 mi+183 mi
- 26/04/202111,762 mi+206 mi
- 06/05/202211,986 mi+224 mi
- 15/11/202412,205 mi+219 mi
Average of roughly -1,067 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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