Kawasaki ZX-7R MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

0.2 points below the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Kawasaki ZX-7R tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely18.8%

   9 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements10.4%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps10.4%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.A lamp missing or inoperative10.4%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake10.4%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements8.3%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.3%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps6.3%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.3%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released6.3%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.3%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.Audible warning not working6.3%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Kawasaki ZX-7R tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted9.4%

   55 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.7%

   39 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.5%

   32 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.6%

   21 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.6%

   15 tests

6. 6.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.4%

   14 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.1%

   12 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.7%

   10 tests

What gets tested

The ZX-7R fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

26,357

Test classes

class 2: 585

Compare within the range

Other Kawasaki motorcycles

• Kawasaki ZX89.7%
• Kawasaki ZR88.3%
• Kawasaki EX84.4%
• Kawasaki ER87.2%
• Kawasaki ZX-6R81.4% raw
• Kawasaki KLE87.5%
• All Kawasaki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Kawasaki ZX-7R?

86.3% unadjusted, from 585 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Kawasaki ZX-7R fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 18.8% of failed Kawasaki ZX-7R tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (10.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Kawasaki ZX-7R usually have at its MOT?

26,357 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.