MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZR-7s year 2000

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Pass percent:79.99%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZR-7 year 2000 passes without issue)

Based on:3,244 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	117
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	50
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	47
Registration plate issues	34
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	23
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	22
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	20
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	19
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	19
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	17
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	14
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	12
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	11
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	10
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	8
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	6
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	5
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	4
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	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
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	3
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn \|1.1.14 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|5.2.3 \|j\|\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.7 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	117
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	50
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	47
Registration plate issues	34
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	23
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	22
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	20
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	19
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	19
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	17
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	17
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	15
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	14
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	12
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	11
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	11
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	10
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	8
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	8
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	6
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	6
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	6
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	6
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.4b\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Indicator switch insecure \|1.5.4\|	5
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.1.7 \|c\| \|i\|\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	4
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	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
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	3
Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	3
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	3
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))	3
Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	2
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.2.4\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	2
Registration plate lamp issues	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn \|1.1.14 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|5.2.3 \|j\|\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.7 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZR-7s year 2000

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