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X981 KNP

2001 Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,085 mi
Last recorded35,085 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZR-718,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 KNP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 35,085 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 34,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 34,171 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play sprocket carrier (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 33,999 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

noise from drive chain possibly caused by wheel alignment or worn front sprocket ,advise further investigation

Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,189 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged starting to crack , advise replacement (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,826 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear suspension slightly corroded swing arm (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 32,354 miles

Drive chain joined by split link,recommend rivot link

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel hose clip missing on fuel tap

Number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Throttle slow to return on offside steering lock

Pass 29 Jun 2013 32,354 miles

Drive chain joined by split link,recommend rivot link

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fuel hose clip missing on fuel tap

Number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Oil leak

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle slow to return on offside steering lock

Pass 26 May 2012 31,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

ADVISE MAIN STAND WORN

Pass 14 May 2011 30,020 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 28,823 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2009 27,901 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 27,829 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 25,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 25,804 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 24,667 miles

1, front discs on wear limit.

Fail 28 Apr 2007 24,667 miles

1, front discs on wear limit.

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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X981 KNP is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 18,504 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 X981 KNP, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X981 KNP registered?

X981 KNP is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 27 January 2001.

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