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Y197 ROR

2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,025 mi
Last recorded51,025 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R16,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 ROR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 51,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 50,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 48,621 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 48,559 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,610 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,849 miles

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

Gear lever pivot slightly worn

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

Nearside Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

number plate light does not illuminate

Pass 13 Aug 2016 41,132 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 41,132 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,365 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 28,761 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 27,606 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 27,583 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 22,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 22,562 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 21,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 21,904 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 18,580 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,528 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 15,528 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,476 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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Y197 ROR is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y197 ROR, 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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Y197 ROR is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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