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T179 LKG

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,140 mi
Last recorded37,140 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 LKG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,140 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,925 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,183 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 32,183 miles

Chain guard missing

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 30,638 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 30,638 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 28,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,417 miles

Centre Front Lower Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 20,619 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Number plate secured with tie wraps

Offside front outer dust seal worn

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,619 miles

Number plate secured with tie wraps

Offside front outer dust seal worn

Fail 18 Jul 2009 14,301 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 14,301 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 13,557 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 13,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 12,747 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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T179 LKG is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T179 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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T179 LKG is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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