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Y778 XFR

2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

28,702 mi
Last recorded28,702 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R16,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 XFR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 28,702 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 28,627 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 28,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 28,525 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 28,289 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 28,289 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,045 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 28,011 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,848 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 27,675 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,481 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,078 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,148 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 26,135 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,213 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,539 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

frunt brakes binding

Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,735 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,717 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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Y778 XFR is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y778 XFR, 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 Y778 XFR registered?

Y778 XFR is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y778 XFR safe to buy?

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