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FJ05 ZRC

2005 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,636 mi
Last recorded23,636 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7S14,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 ZRC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 23,636 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 23,184 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 23,184 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 21,541 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 20,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 18,858 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 16,831 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 14,033 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 11,286 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 8,295 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 7,428 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 7,137 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 7,137 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 5,839 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 4,997 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 4,681 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 4,362 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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FJ05 ZRC is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7S in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FJ05 ZRC, 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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What year was FJ05 ZRC registered?

FJ05 ZRC is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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