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V460 DRU

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,258 mi
Last recorded55,258 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV460 DRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 54,021 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 48,607 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 48,283 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 31 May 2014 43,270 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 38,952 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 38,952 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 34,332 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 54,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,957 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 23,155 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 16,054 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 10,762 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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V460 DRU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V460 DRU, 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 V460 DRU registered?

V460 DRU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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