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GN03 GBZ

2003 Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,543 mi
Last recorded29,543 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZR-714,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 GBZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 29,543 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 29,525 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel reaches handle bar (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp integrated indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick unevenly worn lowest point on limit (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 28,999 miles

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

Front Mudguard insecure plastic is cracked across centre and loose ()

Nearside dust seal on fork corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

throttle slow to return to idle

Fail 6 Aug 2020 28,962 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Mudguard insecure plastic is cracked across centre and loose ()

Nearside clutcvh lever broken and missing ball end

Nearside dust seal on fork corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

throttle slow to return to idle

Pass 27 Nov 2018 25,325 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 25,325 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 21,899 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 21,889 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,033 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,834 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,485 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 16,485 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 8,102 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 8,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

one dip beam not working

one position light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2009 5,300 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 4,940 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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GN03 GBZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,214 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 GN03 GBZ, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GN03 GBZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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