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Y172 LDP

2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

38,769 mi
Last recorded38,769 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R16,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 LDP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 38,769 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 38,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 38,492 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 37,354 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 37,350 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 37,338 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 37,338 miles

Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 36,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 36,848 miles

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

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,421 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 34,062 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 34,060 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 33,183 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 31 May 2014 30,440 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2014 30,440 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,351 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,698 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,554 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 19,197 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 19,197 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,254 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 10,925 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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Y172 LDP is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y172 LDP, 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.

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Y172 LDP is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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