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:
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Other86%
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Brakes14%
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Steering9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
Kawasaki Zx 7 r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
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:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (2 times)
- Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Chain guard missing (1 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (1 times)
- Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- 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
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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