MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zx-7rr

Q: Is the Kawasaki Zx-7rr reliable?

Across 53 Kawasaki Zx-7rr vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Zx-7rr?

The typical Kawasaki Zx-7rr in our data has covered around 18,473 miles.

53 vehicles · 326 completed MOT tests analysed

86%

MOT pass rate

Based on 53 Kawasaki Zx-7rr vehicles and 326 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx-7rr has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,473 miles.

Vehicles

326

MOT tests

736

Avg miles / year

0.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zx-7rr problem areas

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

Other75%
Brakes14%
Steering8%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Lamps & electrical7%
Seatbelts & equipment6%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Body & structure4%

Kawasaki Zx-7rr pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zx-7rr's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
5	1	100%
6	2	100%
7	8	62%
8	11	91%
9	18	83%
10	22	86%
11	20	85%
12	18	78%
13	21	95%
14	17	82%
15	23	91%
16	19	84%
17	13	85%
18	14	93%
19	18	72%
20	16	88%

Fuel types: Petrol (53)

Most common Kawasaki Zx-7rr MOT faults

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (8 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (8 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (5 times)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (4 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (4 times)
No lights fitted at time of test (4 times)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (3 times)
Chain guard missing (3 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)

Kawasaki Zx-7rr pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2020	1	1	100%	13,665
2003	1	3	100%	18,514
2000	4	29	90%	17,471
1999	5	26	73%	14,233
1998	7	38	84%	23,640
1997	11	113	85%	21,936
1996	19	99	88%	14,523
1994	3	13	85%	20,095
1992	1	2	100%	28,625
1988	1	2	100%	30,719

Kawasaki Zx-7rr reliability FAQ

Across 53 Kawasaki Zx-7rr vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx-7rr MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Zx-7rr in our data has covered around 18,473 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zx-7rr

See how the Kawasaki Zx-7rr stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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