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Y161 GAJ

2001 Kawasaki ZR-7

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,284 mi
Last recorded14,284 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZR-718,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 GAJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 14,284 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 13,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 13,588 miles

After market exhaust fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 13,286 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 13,286 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2016 8,410 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 8,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 9 May 2015 3,823 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 3,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 2,260 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 1,114 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,190 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 20,981 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

RBT shows slight BIND on FRONT brake.

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

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

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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Y161 GAJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y161 GAJ, 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 Y161 GAJ registered?

Y161 GAJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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