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SF05 VFY

2005 Kawasaki ZR-7

Silver Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,910 mi
Last recorded33,910 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kawasaki ZR-716,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 VFY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 33,910 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 32,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 31,321 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 27,151 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 26,874 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,308 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 25,951 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 25,222 miles

Centre Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired corrosion on brake switch (1.3.3a)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 25,216 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Centre Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired corrosion on brake switch (1.3.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,323 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,331 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,936 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 20,744 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 20,744 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,592 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,029 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 10,968 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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SF05 VFY is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Silver with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF05 VFY, 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 SF05 VFY registered?

SF05 VFY is a 2005 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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