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T277 JBL

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 739cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

969 mi
Last recorded969 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 JBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine739cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 969 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 822 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 822 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 25,712 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 25,685 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Front mudguard mountings have broken. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Very little/no damping on front forks. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Undertray loose, could detach and catch in rear wheel. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 25,625 miles

Exhaust system insecure Copper pipe flexes too much when suspension is working. (6.1.2 (a))

Footrest insecure Return spring on footpeg broken. (6.2.12 (a))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Very little/no damping on front forks. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Handlebar fractured to the extent that detachment is likely Right hand clip-on cracked and bent. (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 24,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,978 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 22,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2014 22,703 miles

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

Front brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2014 22,700 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2010 22,580 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,531 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 22,531 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,384 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,384 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 18,833 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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T277 JBL is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 739cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T277 JBL, 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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T277 JBL is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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