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RK51 LTJ

2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,015 mi
Last recorded27,015 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R16,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 LTJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,015 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 May 2015 27,015 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

R/H brake pad anti rattle shim bent.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,145 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 6,429 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,214 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,440 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 13,440 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front brakes binding excessively

Pass 22 Oct 2005 12,266 miles

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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RK51 LTJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 16,757 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 RK51 LTJ, 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 25 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 RK51 LTJ registered?

RK51 LTJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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