1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R 0.7L Petrol · R89 EJW
1997 Kawasaki ZX-7R (0.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 24,211 miles. MOT valid until 09/08/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ZX-7R
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 749cc
R89 EJW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 24,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R89 EJW Mileage History
- 12/06/202323,649 mi
- 03/07/202424,205 mi+556 mi
- 08/07/202424,208 mi+3 mi
- 11/08/202624,211 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 178 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R89 EJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Zx-7R (R89 EJW) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear number plate incorrect size (0.1 (d))”; “Horn not working horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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