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T899 JAD

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,476 mi
Last recorded64,476 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT899 JAD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 64,476 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 64,466 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,762 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 61,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 59,600 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,920 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 57,749 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

DRIVE CHAIN VERY DRY

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,327 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,070 miles

Front x2 fork seals starting to deteriorate

exhaust noisey

indicator tell tale not working but lamps just visable

Fail 13 Apr 2018 46,990 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,413 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 42,350 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 39,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front side light not working

Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,987 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,511 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

advise rear brake piston dust seals badly fitted

advise rear nearside indicator has 50% l.e.d. lights working

advise side light missing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 16,851 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,103 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 13,914 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 23 May 2007 5,686 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,535 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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T899 JAD is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T899 JAD, 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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T899 JAD is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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