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GK52 SVL

2002 Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

39,671 mi
Last recorded39,671 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZR-717,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 SVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 39,671 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 39,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust headers has slight gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 39,401 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

no front mudguard fitter at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2023 38,821 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear brake caliper seal not fitted correctly (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,322 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 38,322 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 37,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 36,931 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2020 36,931 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 35,833 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 34,219 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,469 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 33,466 miles

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 31,938 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,103 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,044 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 31,044 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 29,171 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 29,155 miles

Offside Front Gradient brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.D1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 28,794 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007
Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,762 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,668 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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GK52 SVL is a 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GK52 SVL, 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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What year was GK52 SVL registered?

GK52 SVL is a 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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