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T140 VDV

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,635 mi
Last recorded39,635 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 VDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 39,635 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,119 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 39,119 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2015 35,085 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,312 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 30,312 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,430 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 27,350 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rubber grip missing on n/s/f foot peg

Pass 20 Aug 2011 23,944 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 23,797 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,859 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 21,988 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 26 Apr 2008 21,160 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 21,160 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

Pass 27 Jan 2007 18,967 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 16,585 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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T140 VDV is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T140 VDV, 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 T140 VDV registered?

T140 VDV is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 2 May 1999.

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