MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of T242 VPU?
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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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