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J222 VEL

2007 Kawasaki Zx 1000 D7F

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,038 mi
Last recorded20,038 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Kawasaki Zx 1000 D7F13,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 VEL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 1000 D7F
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 20,038 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 20,038 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 29,788 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 29,788 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 27,444 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 25,925 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 22,804 miles

Offside Front Moisture on caliper

Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,622 miles

Rear registration plate under required legal size.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 12,526 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 6,561 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 6,561 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 4,982 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 4,886 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2013 4,592 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 4,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 4,203 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 3,969 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 1000 D7F?

Based on 3,517 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
901
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
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J222 VEL is a 2007 Kawasaki Zx 1000 D7F in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 Kawasaki Zx 1000 D7F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 13,725 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 1000 D7F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J222 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 1000 D7F typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 1000 D7F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J222 VEL is a 2007 Kawasaki Zx 1000 D7F, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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