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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx-7

3 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Kawasaki Zx-7 vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx-7 has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,733 miles.

3
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
450
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx-7 problem areas

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

  • Other86%
  • Brakes33%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%

Kawasaki Zx-7 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
91100%
101100%
13367%
141100%
15367%
16367%
17450%
18250%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Kawasaki Zx-7 MOT faults

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

  1. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  2. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  3. Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a) (2 times)
  4. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  5. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  8. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  9. Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  10. Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  13. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  14. Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (1 times)
  15. Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) (1 times)

Kawasaki Zx-7 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1997 2 11 64% 21,704
1994 1 9 67% 24,791

Kawasaki Zx-7 reliability FAQ

Across 3 Kawasaki Zx-7 vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx-7 MOT issues are: Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d); Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a).

The typical Kawasaki Zx-7 in our data has covered around 22,733 miles.

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