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Y804 JDU

2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,240 mi
Last recorded32,240 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R16,757 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY804 JDU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 32,240 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 30,160 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,764 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 25,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch fluid low

Fail 9 Apr 2014 25,477 miles

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

clutch fluid low

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,986 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 24,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,491 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 23,491 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,809 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 17,802 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 12,990 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,990 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 12,990 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 10,229 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 10,229 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 8,298 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?

Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 649
reflector on motorcycle missing 561
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 450
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 375
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Y804 JDU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 16,757 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 ZX-7R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y804 JDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y804 JDU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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