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T520 VPU

1999 Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,991 mi
Last recorded39,991 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZR-721,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT520 VPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 39,991 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 39,991 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 38,192 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 38,192 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Dry (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 36,435 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 36,435 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 33,236 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 33,236 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 30,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 29,014 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 25,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,058 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 24,057 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,589 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 15,685 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 15,418 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,131 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 12,961 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 12,961 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 11,822 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 9,507 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,147 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 8,798 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR-7?

Based on 16,195 MOT tests across 1,303 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
886
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 290
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 210
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 209
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 171
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 110
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T520 VPU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 21,694 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZR-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 290 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T520 VPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T520 VPU registered?

T520 VPU is a 1999 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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