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SV04 BTZ

2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Silver Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,738 mi
Last recorded32,738 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S17,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 BTZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 32,738 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak osf fork leaking oil excessively - brakes contaminated (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect rear soft (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear swingarm corroded

gear clamp lever loose on splines

screen cracked and repaired with tape

Pass 24 Feb 2025 30,271 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 28,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 26,982 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 26,982 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 25,379 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Top box and grab rail mountings loose.

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 160/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil right hand fork leg. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 23,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 20,815 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear linkage has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 20,016 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 18,404 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 15,559 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,587 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 10,705 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 10,703 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 7,785 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 5,276 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 3,524 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 2,150 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 1,737 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 1,569 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 1,498 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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SV04 BTZ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S in Silver with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV04 BTZ, 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 22 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV04 BTZ is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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