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MV02 VML

2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,242 mi
Last recorded14,242 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R14,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 VML
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 14,242 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 13,820 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 13,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 12,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 12,499 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 12,498 miles

Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 12,488 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 12,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 12,300 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

clutch fluid leaking from slave

Pass 14 Apr 2011 11,353 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 11,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 May 2010 10,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 9,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Fail 30 May 2009 9,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 7,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 7,030 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?

Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 649
reflector on motorcycle missing 561
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 450
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 375
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MV02 VML is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,850 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 ZX-7R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV02 VML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV02 VML is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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