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AY04 HBZ

2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,705 mi
Last recorded54,705 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S17,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 HBZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,868 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 50,868 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 47,424 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 47,424 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 45,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 45,216 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 41,245 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 37,308 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,065 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,815 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,996 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 21,859 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,720 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,941 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 5,941 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR-7S?

Based on 4,627 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
966
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Drive chain excessively loose 20
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AY04 HBZ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,490 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-7S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY04 HBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR-7S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY04 HBZ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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