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V866 EGM

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,871 mi
Last recorded31,871 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 EGM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 31,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 31,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 31,413 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 30,777 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 30,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,121 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,956 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,385 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,642 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 22,243 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,843 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 20,694 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 20,676 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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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V866 EGM is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V866 EGM, 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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V866 EGM is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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