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T242 VPU

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,156 mi
Last recorded32,156 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 VPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 32,156 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 32,155 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front wheel bearing brake disc and tyre not fully checked

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2014 31,924 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 31,544 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 31,534 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,154 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 30,069 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 26,545 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 24,393 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 23,094 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 23,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 20,005 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 19,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,795 miles

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

clutch lever pivot worn

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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T242 VPU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T242 VPU, 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 T242 VPU registered?

T242 VPU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is T242 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T242 VPU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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