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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx 7 r

3 vehicles · 31 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Kawasaki Zx 7 r vehicles and 31 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx 7 r has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,114 miles.

3
Vehicles
31
MOT tests
2,443
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx 7 r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx 7 r MOT tests:

  • Other86%
  • Brakes14%
  • Steering9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment9%

Kawasaki Zx 7 r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
82100%
92100%
101100%
112100%
12367%
132100%
14367%
15367%
16367%
172100%
181100%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Kawasaki Zx 7 r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx 7 r MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  2. Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  5. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
  6. Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  8. Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Chain guard missing (1 times)
  10. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  11. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
  12. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (1 times)
  13. Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  14. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  15. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx 7 r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 2 13 77% 34,220
1997 1 18 94% 18,902

Kawasaki Zx 7 r reliability FAQ

Across 3 Kawasaki Zx 7 r vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx 7 r MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b).

The typical Kawasaki Zx 7 r in our data has covered around 29,114 miles.

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