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T455 KCH

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,802 mi
Last recorded35,802 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT455 KCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 35,802 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 35,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 35,045 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 34,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,079 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

front offside root rest rubber is missing

nearside front headlamp not working

Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,964 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

The rear brake pads are rusty and are likely to delaminate. Replace them!!

Fail 11 Oct 2016 32,914 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

The rear brake pads are rusty and are likely to delaminate. Replace them!!

Pass 25 Jul 2015 31,612 miles

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

minor bind on front brake

Pass 5 Aug 2014 31,224 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,863 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,506 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 24,752 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 24,250 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 24,023 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 22,545 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 22,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear pads worn unevenly

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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T455 KCH is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T455 KCH, 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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T455 KCH is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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