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Y427 NLL

2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,386 mi
Last recorded44,386 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R16,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 NLL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 44,386 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 44,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 43,604 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 43,604 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 43,225 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 41,924 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 41,455 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 40,779 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,911 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 39,866 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,332 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 39,332 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 39,229 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 39,229 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 38,663 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,983 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 37,446 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,867 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,174 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 32,784 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,784 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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Y427 NLL 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 Y427 NLL, 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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Y427 NLL is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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