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BJ03 ELW

2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,681 mi
Last recorded20,681 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S20,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ELW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 20,681 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 20,681 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,345 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,882 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,840 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 18,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 18,672 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,571 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 18,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2011 18,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 18,141 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,129 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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BJ03 ELW is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 20,527 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 BJ03 ELW, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 ELW is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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