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HF03 UAB

2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

70,850 mi
Last recorded70,850 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S20,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 UAB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,850 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 70,850 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 68,312 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 68,312 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 58,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vacuum hose off carbs

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,990 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 65,989 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,353 miles

Front lever bent

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 64,353 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front lever bent

Nearside Front Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,292 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 62,292 miles

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

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,107 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,881 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 48,758 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,023 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 25,614 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 25,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 14,802 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,080 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 12,080 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 11,450 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 11,252 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,578 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 10,578 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2007 10,180 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 10,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 9,693 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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HF03 UAB is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 20,527 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 HF03 UAB, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF03 UAB is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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