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HF04 JDK

2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,251 mi
Last recorded43,251 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H16,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 JDK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 J1H
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 43,251 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 42,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 41,447 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 37,225 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 37,217 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 33,156 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 33,146 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 27,336 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 27,326 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 23,841 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 23,816 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,682 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 23,682 miles

Stop lamp not working when rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 23,307 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 23,307 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 17,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 17,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 16,036 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,190 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,494 miles

Advise clutch lever has end broken off

Pass 17 Nov 2008 8,655 miles

Advise clutch lever end part broken

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H?

Based on 5,240 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 18
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HF04 JDK is a 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 16,255 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 750 J1H fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF04 JDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF04 JDK is a 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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