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HF53 FGZ

2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,260 mi
Last recorded53,260 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S20,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FGZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

play in gear lever pivots

rear number plate and rear indicators mountings deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,744 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

play in gear lever pivots

rear number plate and rear indicators mountings deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,744 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

bars are very slightly bent

number plate mounting is slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,082 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swingarm (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,437 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front footpeg mount worn slightly

Offside switchgear spins on the bar but is not readily removable

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

the bars are very slightly bent

Fail 4 Sep 2015 36,437 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front footpeg mount worn slightly

Offside switchgear spins on the bar but is not readily removable

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

the bars are very slightly bent

Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,635 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

the nearside footpeg mount is slightly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 26,309 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 26,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,113 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 18,956 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

front wheel has slight bind

rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,956 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front wheel has slight bind

rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 27 May 2010 18,759 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,836 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 16,836 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 14,968 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 14,964 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 7 Aug 2006 12,900 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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HF53 FGZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF53 FGZ, 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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HF53 FGZ is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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