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Y129 TKE

2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,830 mi
Last recorded12,830 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R16,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 TKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 12,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush LOWER LINKAGE BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 12,830 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush LOWER LINKAGE BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 11,878 miles

Central Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 11,878 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions very close to limit (very old tyre) (5.2.3 (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking banjo leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer fork bolt protruding

Pass 19 Sep 2011 11,439 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 11,439 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 11,011 miles

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

lower fairing cracked and insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 9,265 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 8,617 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 8,617 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,187 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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Y129 TKE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 16,757 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 Y129 TKE, 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 25 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 Y129 TKE registered?

Y129 TKE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y129 TKE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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