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SY04 AXJ

2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,582 mi
Last recorded36,582 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H16,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 AXJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 J1H
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 36,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 36,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 34,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 34,651 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 34,621 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 33,239 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 33,185 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 31,364 miles

Nearside Lower fairing not secure but not likely to become detached

Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,298 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 30,298 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort can not be applied smoothly (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 29,919 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 28,477 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 28,471 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 26,268 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 21,554 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 19,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 16,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,263 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 15,232 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 12,381 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,381 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 8,909 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 8,909 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 3,994 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 3,589 miles

standard number plate fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2007 3,479 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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SY04 AXJ is a 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY04 AXJ, 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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SY04 AXJ is a 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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