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SL02 FVX

2002 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,347 mi
Last recorded50,347 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7S19,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 FVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 50,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 49,544 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 49,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 48,181 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,390 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 45,881 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2018 45,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,806 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 42,806 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2016 40,428 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 39,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 37,443 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,425 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 36,425 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2012 35,964 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 May 2012 35,964 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,727 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 34,727 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,926 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,412 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,555 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 31,552 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,662 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR-7S?

Based on 4,627 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
966
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Drive chain excessively loose 20
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SL02 FVX is a 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7S 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 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 19,690 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-7S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL02 FVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR-7S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL02 FVX registered?

SL02 FVX is a 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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