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CU05 KBV

2005 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,839 mi
Last recorded29,839 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7S14,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 KBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 29,839 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 29,834 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 28,730 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 28,730 miles

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

Front fork dust seals have disintegrated

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 28,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 25,742 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 28,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 24,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tyre uneven ware

Pass 2 May 2018 24,184 miles

clutch lever bent

Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,969 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 23,969 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 23,894 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 21,118 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 19,248 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

number plate light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,248 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

number plate light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,523 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 17,523 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 16,584 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 16,584 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,128 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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CU05 KBV is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7S in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 14,092 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 CU05 KBV, 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 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU05 KBV is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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