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Y811 JDU

2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,224 mi
Last recorded42,224 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R16,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 JDU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 42,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain rivet link pins not riveted central (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front throttle slow on return (not sticking)

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 42,218 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn movement in rear arm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive chain rivet link pins not riveted central (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 40,168 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 40,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak l/h fork seal leaking oil on brake caliper (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar slightly loose (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel damaged but not to excess wheel rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 38,941 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 38,937 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 38,895 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 38,211 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 37,408 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 37,407 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,081 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 36,023 miles

O/S fork stanchion chrome pitting.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 35,383 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,398 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 33,393 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 11 May 2011 24,291 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 24,291 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,989 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 22,484 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 19,624 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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Y811 JDU 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 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 Y811 JDU, 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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Y811 JDU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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