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T551 FLG

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,033 mi
Last recorded23,033 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 FLG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 23,033 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 22,758 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 22,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No chainguard fitted at time of test

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 22,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No chainguard fitted at time of test

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 21,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No chainguard fitted at time of test

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No chainguard fitted at time of test

Pass 7 May 2014 20,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2014 20,094 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

chain guard missing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,293 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 23,293 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)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,214 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 17,984 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 17,646 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 17,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,106 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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T551 FLG is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T551 FLG, 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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What year was T551 FLG registered?

T551 FLG is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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