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:
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Other86%
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Brakes33%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Kawasaki Zx-7 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
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:
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a) (2 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx-7 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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