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NK05 BZP

2005 Kawasaki ZR-7

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

27,225 mi
Last recorded27,225 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZR-716,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 BZP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 27,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 27,220 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 27,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 27,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 26,880 miles

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

Nearside Front crash protector lose but fixing bolt is tight

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 26,880 miles

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

Nearside Front crash protector lose but fixing bolt is tight

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 25,147 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 22,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 22,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 22,601 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 20,547 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 20,452 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 May 2017 18,340 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 17,622 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 15,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 14,398 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 13,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 7,963 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 7,963 miles

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 29 May 2010 6,993 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 6,993 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 May 2009 4,355 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 1,648 miles

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 BZP is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BZP, 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 BZP registered?

NK05 BZP is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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