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AO02 LWU

2002 Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,316 mi
Last recorded38,316 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZR-717,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 LWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 38,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 38,316 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 37,978 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear position lamp 50% not working

front brake lever has long travel

Pass 9 Apr 2024 37,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 37,309 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 37,309 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2022 37,092 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 36,790 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 35,314 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 35,314 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

gear lever loose on splines

Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,880 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 31,878 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 26,021 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 26,020 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 23,774 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 21,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,989 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,266 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,276 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,912 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 12,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 7,414 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 3,916 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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AO02 LWU is a 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 17,002 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 AO02 LWU, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO02 LWU is a 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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