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KE54 GWD

2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,258 mi
Last recorded55,258 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H16,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 GWD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 J1H
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 55,258 miles

After market levers fitted

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sprocket nuts incorrect

Fail 26 Feb 2026 55,258 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

After market levers fitted

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sprocket nuts incorrect

Pass 20 Feb 2025 49,357 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber cover has damage (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 49,329 miles

Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 49,302 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Unevenly worn , calliper is seized (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 49,186 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 48,662 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 47,352 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 45,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front horn loose at mounts

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

Pass 17 May 2019 43,356 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 40,740 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 40,740 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 38,161 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 38,161 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 May 2016 34,182 miles

tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 9 May 2016 34,130 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 May 2015 30,372 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

headlight flat beam pattern

Pass 13 May 2014 27,266 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 25,538 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 25,538 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 24,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,299 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 11,469 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,929 miles

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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KE54 GWD 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 70.8%.

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 KE54 GWD, 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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KE54 GWD is a 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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