MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx7-r
18 vehicles · 174 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Kawasaki Zx7-r vehicles and 174 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx7-r has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,535 miles.
18
Vehicles
174
MOT tests
1,002
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx7-r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx7-r MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Steering12%
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Brakes10%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure1%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Zx7-r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 14 | 64% |
| 10 | 18 | 72% |
| 11 | 15 | 67% |
| 12 | 15 | 67% |
| 13 | 9 | 67% |
| 14 | 9 | 78% |
| 15 | 11 | 73% |
| 16 | 9 | 100% |
| 17 | 11 | 64% |
| 18 | 8 | 62% |
| 19 | 9 | 78% |
| 20 | 9 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Kawasaki Zx7-r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx7-r MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (14 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (7 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (5 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (4 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (4 times)
- Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
Kawasaki Zx7-r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 12,843 |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 | 93% | 17,412 |
| 1999 | 2 | 31 | 77% | 33,167 |
| 1998 | 3 | 19 | 58% | 30,134 |
| 1997 | 4 | 55 | 75% | 39,315 |
| 1996 | 6 | 37 | 70% | 27,061 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 7,023 |
Kawasaki Zx7-r reliability FAQ
Across 18 Kawasaki Zx7-r vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx7-r MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki Zx7-r in our data has covered around
28,535 miles.
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