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V870 NOF

1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,697 mi
Last recorded43,697 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R20,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 NOF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 43,697 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 43,697 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,555 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

cush drive worn

Fail 22 Mar 2023 43,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

cush drive worn

Pass 22 Nov 2019 42,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 41,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 41,075 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,048 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,713 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 40,713 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 40,706 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,052 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 37,685 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,497 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,358 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,211 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 22,994 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 20,576 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 22 May 2009 20,561 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,041 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 16,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2007 16,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 11,900 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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V870 NOF is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V870 NOF, 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 V870 NOF registered?

V870 NOF is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 4 December 1999.

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