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T186 HSO

1999 Kawasaki ZR-7

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,300 mi
Last recorded21,300 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZR-721,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT186 HSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 21,300 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

clocks slightly loose

oil cooler pipes corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2024 21,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front indicator wire bared

clocks slightly loose

oil cooler pipes corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2023 21,019 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside fork slight pitting

oil cooler pipes corroding

Pass 11 May 2022 20,895 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Forks slightly corroded slight pitting (2.2.2 (d) (i))

oil cooler pipes corroding

Pass 7 May 2021 20,649 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil cooler pipes corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2019 20,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened susp linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 20,462 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 20,036 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 19,330 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,079 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,230 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 16,697 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,403 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,497 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 13,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,549 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 10,569 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,642 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR-7?

Based on 16,195 MOT tests across 1,303 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
886
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 290
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 210
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 209
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 171
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 110
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T186 HSO is a 1999 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 21,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZR-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 290 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T186 HSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T186 HSO registered?

T186 HSO is a 1999 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 10 August 1999.

Is T186 HSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T186 HSO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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