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T217 RTA

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,439 mi
Last recorded66,439 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 RTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 66,439 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 66,397 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 66,121 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,880 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,865 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,361 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 60,347 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 54,905 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 52,920 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,416 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 51,415 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 48,689 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,442 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 45,342 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,927 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 38,825 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,051 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2008 19,145 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 18,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 17,474 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 17,430 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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T217 RTA is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T217 RTA, 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

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What year was T217 RTA registered?

T217 RTA is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T217 RTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T217 RTA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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