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OU04 USH

2004 Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,089 mi
Last recorded45,089 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZR-714,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 USH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 45,089 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 45,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 44,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,785 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

SOLO SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST, NO PILLION FOOTRESTS

Fail 13 Nov 2023 42,720 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

SOLO SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST, NO PILLION FOOTRESTS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 42,499 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 40,064 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 39,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,526 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 37,526 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,836 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 33,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 30,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,039 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,133 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,058 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 16,058 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,887 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 10,321 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,321 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 6,432 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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OU04 USH is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,885 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 OU04 USH, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU04 USH registered?

OU04 USH is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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