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Y517 TSJ

2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,065 mi
Last recorded34,065 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S20,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 TSJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 34,065 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 33,245 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 29,533 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 29,226 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 29,115 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

chaingaurd slightly damaged

cush drive in rear hub slightly worn

headlamp flash not working

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,941 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

aftermarket exhaust fitted

chaingaurd slightly damaged

headlamp flash not working

headlamp mask fitted

slight play at rear cush drive

Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,502 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

beam corrector fitted

chaingaurd slightly damaged

headlamp flash not working

Fail 9 Jun 2017 28,486 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

chaingaurd slightly danaged

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,659 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

main beam indicator on dash wired into dip beam

Fail 27 Apr 2015 27,659 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

main beam indicator on dash wired into dip beam

Pass 6 May 2014 26,285 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 21,553 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 21,553 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 4,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 3,259 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 3,251 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 2,938 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 2,938 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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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Y517 TSJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y517 TSJ, 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 Y517 TSJ registered?

Y517 TSJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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