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Y117 UCC

2001 Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

24,261 mi
Last recorded24,261 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZR-718,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 UCC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 24,261 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 24,041 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 22,706 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 22,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 20,679 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 17,850 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 17,850 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front Control (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 May 2017 17,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 17,579 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 17,579 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 May 2015 17,208 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,791 miles

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

front and rear tyres low pressure at start of test corrected

inlet manifold rubbers starting to crack/perish

nail front tyre

oil leak at rear of engine

passing light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2011 16,083 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,304 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 15,304 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,024 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 15,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

slight binding on front brake

Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,329 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 19,815 miles

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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Y117 UCC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y117 UCC, 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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Y117 UCC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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