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BU04 KEJ

2004 Kawasaki ZR-7

Silver Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,431 mi
Last recorded11,431 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZR-714,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 KEJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 11,431 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 11,423 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 11,400 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 11,029 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 9,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 8,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 7,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 6,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 5,045 miles

Drive chain has clip type link fitted.

Fork dust caps badly perished.

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 5,045 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fork dust caps badly perished.

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 4,995 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 3,993 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 3,125 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 2,055 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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BU04 KEJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Silver with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU04 KEJ, 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.

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What year was BU04 KEJ registered?

BU04 KEJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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