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FE02 LBY

2002 Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,010 mi
Last recorded44,010 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZR-717,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 LBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 44,010 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 44,003 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement control 2 (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 42,860 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 42,763 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 40,319 miles

engine casing bolts secured

Fail 25 Mar 2024 40,319 miles

engine casing bolts secured

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front control (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear control (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,262 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 38,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 34,906 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,740 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,578 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 30,578 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,760 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 23,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,649 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 11,618 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 11,582 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,464 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 10,271 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2009 10,271 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 10,074 miles

Headlight kicks up to right. Deflector has been fitted to give a flat top beam

Fail 5 Oct 2007 10,074 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 6,698 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

motor cycle is fitted with a continental type headlamp for mot test beam was deflected

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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FE02 LBY is a 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 17,002 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 FE02 LBY, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE02 LBY is a 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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