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AE04 EPL

2004 Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,523 mi
Last recorded38,523 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZR-714,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 EPL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 38,523 miles

Front brake hose has tape over it

Fail 22 Mar 2025 38,523 miles

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

Front brake hose has tape over it

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar both (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 38,514 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake hose covered by insulation tape

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 38,511 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 38,113 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 37,112 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 37,006 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle not returning when applied (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 30,178 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 30,178 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 20,617 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,402 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 20,402 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,258 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 20,041 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2012 19,607 miles

fork stanchions slightly pitted

headbearings have slight play

rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,285 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,167 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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AE04 EPL is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,885 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 AE04 EPL, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE04 EPL registered?

AE04 EPL is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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