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WJ02 NLC

2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

38,679 mi
Last recorded38,679 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R14,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 NLC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 38,679 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 29 Apr 2025 37,418 miles

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

no neutral light

Fail 29 Apr 2025 37,418 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

no neutral light

Pass 25 Aug 2023 36,730 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 36,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 36,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 35,441 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 34,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 May 2020 34,191 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 34,180 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 34,160 miles

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

Rear Brake performance not tested Pedal broken (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working Front brake lever not working stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 31,084 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,049 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,664 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 23,664 miles

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,121 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 22,911 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 22,911 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,966 miles

rear disc corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,241 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?

Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 649
reflector on motorcycle missing 561
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 450
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 375
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WJ02 NLC is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 14,850 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 ZX-7R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ02 NLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ02 NLC is a 2002 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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