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Y273 NLU

2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

10,472 mi
Last recorded10,472 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S20,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 NLU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 10,472 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 8,850 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 7,858 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 5,664 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 4,401 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 4,369 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 4,369 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 4,357 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 4,209 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 4,015 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 3,678 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 3,245 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 3,245 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 May 2010 2,304 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2010 2,304 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 2,122 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 2,047 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 1,925 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 1,833 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR-7S?

Based on 4,627 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
966
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 79
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Drive chain excessively loose 20
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Y273 NLU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 20,958 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-7S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y273 NLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR-7S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y273 NLU registered?

Y273 NLU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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