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T885 SOA

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Bronze Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,756 mi
Last recorded33,756 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT885 SOA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 33,756 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 30,960 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 30,960 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 29,490 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 29,490 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,994 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 29,983 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,092 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,663 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 25,147 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 25,147 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 23,849 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 23,849 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2006 22,045 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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T885 SOA is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Bronze with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T885 SOA, 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 T885 SOA registered?

T885 SOA is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T885 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T885 SOA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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