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T165 LKG

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,102 mi
Last recorded20,102 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 LKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,390 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,242 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 19,241 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 18,904 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,904 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,139 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 17,139 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 15,462 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,433 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 14,213 miles

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

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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T165 LKG is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T165 LKG, 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 T165 LKG registered?

T165 LKG is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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