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Y314 FVW

2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Silver Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,210 mi
Last recorded32,210 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S20,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 FVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 32,210 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy rear exhaust noisy [at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 31,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 31,618 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 31,137 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 31,137 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 30,898 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 30,898 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,781 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,448 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 25,797 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,613 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 24,481 miles

Cuts to rear tyre

Drive chain has a split link fitted,recommend a rivet type link.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Lefthand handlebar grip slightly loose

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

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

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

Throttle slow to return

Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,481 miles

Cuts to rear tyre

Drive chain has a split link fitted,recommend a rivet type link.

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Lefthand handlebar grip slightly loose

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

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

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

Throttle slow to return

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,056 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,029 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,679 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 18,120 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,866 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 12,264 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 12,238 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,339 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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Y314 FVW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S in Silver with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y314 FVW, 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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Y314 FVW is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 26 May 2001.

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