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SN53 KYB

2003 Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,742 mi
Last recorded42,742 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZR-714,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 KYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 42,742 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 42,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,091 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 41,033 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 41,023 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 40,967 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 40,935 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 39,945 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 39,945 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 39,878 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2014 39,195 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,710 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

headlamp was masked for test

horn just loud enough would recommend change

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,498 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 36,494 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,530 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 34,520 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,960 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 31,960 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,563 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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SN53 KYB is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,214 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 SN53 KYB, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN53 KYB is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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