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T558 VYG

1999 Kawasaki ZR-7

Gold Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,226 mi
Last recorded44,226 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZR-721,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT558 VYG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,226 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 44,226 miles

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

brake reservior top damaged

fuel cap lock sticking

rear tyre on 1mm

right hand switch loose

side stand stiff

Pass 14 Aug 2010 44,095 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 44,082 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 36,598 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,372 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 19,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,592 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 16,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,566 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR-7?

Based on 16,195 MOT tests across 1,303 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
886
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 290
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 210
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 209
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 171
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 110
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T558 VYG is a 1999 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Gold with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 21,694 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 ZR-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 290 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T558 VYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T558 VYG is a 1999 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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