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Y478 UMR

2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,582 mi
Last recorded32,582 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R16,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 UMR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 32,582 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 32,582 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 23,061 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 23,061 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,668 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 21,629 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,981 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 20,424 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 20,397 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,422 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,515 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 17,127 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,619 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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Y478 UMR is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y478 UMR, 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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What year was Y478 UMR registered?

Y478 UMR is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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