CarVerify

Free Car Check

S359 LMO

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,541 mi
Last recorded35,541 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 LMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 35,541 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 35,541 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 35,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 35,013 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 34,818 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 34,385 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 34,385 miles

Stop lamp not working Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 31,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 30,940 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 30,833 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,747 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 29,747 miles

Registration plate incorrect Too small (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 26,460 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 24,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,535 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 23,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 19,386 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 18,621 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))

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
Full Kawasaki ZX-7R reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S359 LMO is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S359 LMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S359 LMO?

You can check the full history of S359 LMO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S359 LMO registered?

S359 LMO is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 23 January 1999.

Is S359 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S359 LMO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S359 LMO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S359 LMO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.