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T788 RJL

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

33,601 mi
Last recorded33,601 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT788 RJL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 33,601 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 33,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Faulty front switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 33,132 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 33,091 miles

Cush drives worn.

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyre perished.

Pass 20 Apr 2022 32,902 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 32,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 32,662 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 32,662 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 31,881 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,517 miles

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 31,517 miles

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,735 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive rubbers worn. (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy baffle missing but not excessively noisy. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 30,735 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drive rubbers worn. (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy baffle missing but not excessively noisy. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,214 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 30,196 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 28,799 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 28,799 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 28,794 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 28,619 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 28,619 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 27,781 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 27,781 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 27,768 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 26,181 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 26,179 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 24,161 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 24,145 miles

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 21,754 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,437 miles

Slight play in sprocket carrier bearing.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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T788 RJL is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 T788 RJL, 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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T788 RJL is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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