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WA54 BUF

2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H

Silver Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,989 mi
Last recorded20,989 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H16,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 BUF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZr 750 J1H
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 20,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 19,187 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 17,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 17,003 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure Locking pin insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 15,213 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,873 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 14,188 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 13,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 12,875 miles

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 14 Jun 2011 12,191 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 12,191 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 11,135 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,525 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 10,523 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 8,634 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 8,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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WA54 BUF is a 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H in Silver with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WA54 BUF, 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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WA54 BUF is a 2004 Kawasaki Zr 750 J1H, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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