MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx7
30 vehicles · 247 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 30 Kawasaki Zx7 vehicles and 247 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx7 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,619 miles.
30
Vehicles
247
MOT tests
3,192
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx7 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx7 MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Steering11%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Zx7 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 7 | 71% |
| 8 | 11 | 82% |
| 9 | 16 | 88% |
| 10 | 17 | 76% |
| 11 | 21 | 90% |
| 12 | 18 | 83% |
| 13 | 16 | 75% |
| 14 | 12 | 83% |
| 15 | 16 | 69% |
| 16 | 14 | 86% |
| 17 | 14 | 79% |
| 18 | 10 | 70% |
| 19 | 13 | 77% |
| 20 | 15 | 73% |
Fuel types: Petrol (30)
Most common Kawasaki Zx7 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx7 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (20 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
Kawasaki Zx7 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 43,588 |
| 2000 | 2 | 27 | 89% | 35,803 |
| 1999 | 4 | 41 | 68% | 35,267 |
| 1998 | 4 | 17 | 94% | 40,008 |
| 1997 | 7 | 58 | 78% | 31,977 |
| 1996 | 6 | 34 | 85% | 27,625 |
| 1995 | 3 | 45 | 69% | 32,651 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 165 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 | 80% | — |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 36,968 |
Kawasaki Zx7 reliability FAQ
Across 30 Kawasaki Zx7 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx7 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Zx7 in our data has covered around
32,619 miles.
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