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WJ02 YHE

2002 Kawasaki ZR-7

Gold Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,244 mi
Last recorded48,244 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZR-717,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 YHE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 48,244 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 48,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,224 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 48,224 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 48,196 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2022 48,196 miles

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

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

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 47,353 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Head Light Lens is Chipped

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,610 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 43,412 miles

Front Headlamp masking kit fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,100 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 41,097 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 37,343 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2016 37,343 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 32,558 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

chain split link fitted at time of test

Pass 2 May 2014 28,719 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 28,716 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,160 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 25,160 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 7,738 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 7 Apr 2010 3,468 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 3,343 miles

rear tyre pluged repaired twice

Pass 13 Mar 2007 3,179 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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WJ02 YHE is a 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Gold with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 17,002 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 WJ02 YHE, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ02 YHE is a 2002 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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