MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZR-7s year 1999

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Pass percent:78.53%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZR-7 year 1999 passes without issue)

Based on:2,957 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	127
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	59
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	55
Registration plate issues	30
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	24
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	20
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	20
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	18
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	13
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	12
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	8
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	7
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|5.2.3 \|j\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))	2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	127
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	59
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	55
Registration plate issues	30
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	24
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	20
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	20
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	19
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	18
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	15
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	13
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	13
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	12
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	8
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	7
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	6
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	4
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	3
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|5.2.3 \|j\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Horn control defective \|1.7.2a\|	2
Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Front position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.7.3c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy \|2.2.2 \|f\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))	2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZR-7s year 1999

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