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T862 JLA

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,987 mi
Last recorded30,987 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT862 JLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 30,987 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 29,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,226 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 29,226 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 28,059 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 27,846 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 27,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 26,409 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,840 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 24,744 miles

day light test only

Pass 7 Nov 2009 34,219 miles

No registration plate light fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,203 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

No registration plate light fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,687 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 27,781 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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T862 JLA is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T862 JLA, 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 T862 JLA registered?

T862 JLA is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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