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Y601 HWJ

2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,633 mi
Last recorded18,633 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R16,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 HWJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 18,633 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 18,057 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 18,023 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 17,461 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 16,227 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 16,206 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 16,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,068 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 15,068 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 14,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 14,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 14,844 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,844 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 14,418 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,418 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,589 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,418 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

clutch lever pivots worn.

Pass 2 May 2007 12,605 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 2 May 2007 12,605 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 10,487 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

slight uneven wear on front tyre.

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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Y601 HWJ 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 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 Y601 HWJ, 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 Y601 HWJ registered?

Y601 HWJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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