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V556 LKE

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,969 mi
Last recorded23,969 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 LKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 23,969 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 23,910 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 23,462 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 23,450 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,076 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 22,969 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 22,969 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 20,172 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,798 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 19,795 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,413 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 19,413 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 18,866 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,591 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 16,848 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 16,848 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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V556 LKE is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V556 LKE, 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 V556 LKE registered?

V556 LKE is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V556 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V556 LKE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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