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T308 AOB

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,220 mi
Last recorded39,220 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 AOB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 39,220 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake hose fouling fairing on full locks

throttle cables fouling frame on full right hand lock

Fail 18 May 2016 39,220 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise front brake binding slightly

advise number plate light missing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,810 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,173 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 34,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 32,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 31,729 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 31,729 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,030 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 31,023 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,475 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,469 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 24,396 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,039 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 18,068 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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T308 AOB is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T308 AOB, 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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T308 AOB is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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