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Y544 VMW

2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,040 mi
Last recorded45,040 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R16,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 VMW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 45,040 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

lower fairing and rear undertray panels loose but not insecure

Fail 20 May 2015 45,040 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

lower fairing and rear undertray panels loose but not insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear brake light switch wearing through

Fail 19 Mar 2014 45,040 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

rear brake light switch wearing through

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,595 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

front brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2012 42,595 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 36,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 19,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 11,533 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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Y544 VMW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black 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 Y544 VMW, 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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Y544 VMW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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