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OU04 XHM

2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,154 mi
Last recorded17,154 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H16,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 XHM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 J1H
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 17,154 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

o/s/f footrest slightly loose.

o/s/r and n/s/r indicators slightly obstructed.

Pass 24 Oct 2024 17,130 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

o/s/f footrest slightly loose.

o/s/r and n/s/r indicators slightly obstructed.

Fail 24 Oct 2024 17,130 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

o/s/f footrest slightly loose.

o/s/r and n/s/r indicators slightly obstructed.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 17,080 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 17,080 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters too small (0.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 17,052 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 16,815 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 16,220 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 15,613 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 14,250 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 10,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 10,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,961 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 7,567 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 4,356 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 4,356 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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OU04 XHM is a 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OU04 XHM, 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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OU04 XHM is a 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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