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T826 MBD

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

23,854 mi
Last recorded23,854 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT826 MBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 23,854 miles

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

Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2025 22,179 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 31 May 2025 22,108 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Chain guard missing

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,924 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle fitted (7.1.2)

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

slight travel on rear brake lever

Fail 12 Oct 2016 21,924 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)

Exhaust noisy baffle fitted (7.1.2)

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

slight travel on rear brake lever

Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,357 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

seat slightly in secure

Fail 16 Jul 2015 21,331 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 20,788 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

exhaust baffle fitted

Fail 22 May 2014 20,788 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 reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 19,520 miles

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,520 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,374 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 19,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,552 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 17,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,987 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 15,236 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 13,273 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 9,219 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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T826 MBD is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T826 MBD, 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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T826 MBD is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 19 June 1999.

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