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K17 KAO

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Orange Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,026 mi
Last recorded3,026 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 KAO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 3,026 miles

Rear brake only just meet required effort

Fail 13 Jun 2012 3,026 miles

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear brake only just meet required effort

Pass 2 Jan 2010 917 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,128 miles

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 24 Nov 2008 19,088 miles

noise from rear wheel when rotated off ground

rear brake binding slightly

slight binding on front brake

Fail 18 Nov 2008 19,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

noise from rear wheel when rotated off ground

slight binding on front brake

Pass 21 May 2008 4,716 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 May 2008 4,716 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 47,145 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,842 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

left pad moves in caliper

Fail 7 Jun 2007 40,842 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

near side front pad moves in caliper

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,774 miles

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

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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K17 KAO is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Orange with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 20,969 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 K17 KAO, 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 27 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 K17 KAO registered?

K17 KAO is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is K17 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 KAO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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