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AF02 KWM

2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,251 mi
Last recorded27,251 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R14,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 KWM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 27,251 miles

All lights masked at time of test - test carried out according to daytime MOT requirements.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight up & down play in suspension linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 26,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Presented for test with all lights masked - test carried out according to daytime MOT requirements

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 25,743 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R & L Fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Presented for test with front & rear lights masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 25,486 miles

Exhaust noisy after market silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Presented for test with front & rear lights masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test implications explained to customer.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 25,486 miles

All direction indicators not working flashers only working as 4 at the same time (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy after market silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 25,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Presented for test with front & rear lights temporarily masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H/F fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 25,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Presented for test with front & rear lights masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H/F fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 25,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Presented for test with front & rear lights temporarily masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test implications - explained to customer.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 24,532 miles

Exhaust slightly noisey

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

Presented for test with front & rear lights temporarily masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear suspension bearings have slight up & down play

Fail 29 Sep 2018 24,532 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters & spacing to small (0.1 (d))

Exhaust slightly noisey

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

Presented for test with front & rear lights temporarily masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear suspension bearings have slight up & down play

Pass 30 Sep 2017 23,362 miles

Bike presented for test with front & rear lights temporarily masked. Tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements - passed test, implications explained to customer.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R/H fork seal (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 22,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

Tested with lights temporarily masked - in accordance with daytime MOT requirements.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 22,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low L/H - incorrect pattern (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low R/H (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height All to small (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Up & down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,682 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 21,682 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,275 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 16 May 2012 17,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 16,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2009 15,545 miles

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 May 2009 15,545 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 14,821 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 14,821 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2007 13,581 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,824 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?

Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 649
reflector on motorcycle missing 561
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 450
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 375
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AF02 KWM is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,850 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 ZX-7R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF02 KWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF02 KWM registered?

AF02 KWM is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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