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NK05 BWA

2005 Kawasaki ZR-7

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,372 mi
Last recorded45,372 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZR-716,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 BWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 45,372 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 44,199 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 43,734 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,386 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 41,853 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 40,178 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,154 miles

rear brake calliper mount bracket slight movement

Fail 9 Apr 2019 36,154 miles

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

rear brake calliper mount bracket slight movement

Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,357 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 33,357 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 31,077 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,938 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 29,938 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 21,033 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 17,502 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 13,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,485 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,825 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 9,825 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR-7?

Based on 16,195 MOT tests across 1,303 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
886
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 290
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 210
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 209
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 171
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 110
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NK05 BWA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,686 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-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 290 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK05 BWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK05 BWA registered?

NK05 BWA is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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