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Y796 HWE

2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,036 mi
Last recorded27,036 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R16,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 HWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 27,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 26,714 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 25,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 24,127 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 22,514 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 22,514 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2018 19,067 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 18,631 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 18,091 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 15,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 14,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 14,371 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 13,284 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 12,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,999 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 8,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,482 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 5,755 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 5,755 miles

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

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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Y796 HWE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y796 HWE, 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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Y796 HWE is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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