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T554 SWC

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,465 mi
Last recorded49,465 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT554 SWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 49,465 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 48,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 47,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,786 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 44,786 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 43,846 miles

Drive chain worn to excess tight spots/ uneven wear (6.2.1e)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,120 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 45,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,025 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,642 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,070 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 19,142 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 19,142 miles

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

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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T554 SWC 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 75%.

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 T554 SWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T554 SWC registered?

T554 SWC is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T554 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T554 SWC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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