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BU04 RHJ

2004 Kawasaki ZR-7

Green Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,359 mi
Last recorded73,359 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZR-714,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 RHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 73,359 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 73,354 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Footrest missing Both (6.2.12 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 73,220 miles

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 73,213 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,957 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 72,606 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,909 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 70,816 miles

Footrest missing both rear (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 70,790 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 69,414 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,662 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,567 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,471 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 64,227 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 62,621 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 61,572 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,107 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 May 2010 58,046 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 55,146 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 9,972 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 1,783 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 RHJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Green with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RHJ, 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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BU04 RHJ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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