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V566 DFR

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,350 mi
Last recorded10,350 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV566 DFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 10,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 10,119 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

cables getting cought n/s steering

Pass 5 Sep 2013 9,681 miles

long travel on front brake

small cut in rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2013 9,681 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

long travel on front brake

small cut in rear tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2012 8,444 miles

Chain guard missing

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

drive chain link fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2012 8,444 miles

Chain guard missing

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

drive chain link fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 6,202 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

drive chain split link fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2011 6,202 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,080 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 4,066 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 3,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 704 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 704 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 29 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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V566 DFR is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V566 DFR, 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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V566 DFR is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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