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YK03 CKN

2003 Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

26,628 mi
Last recorded26,628 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZR-714,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 CKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 26,628 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 26,597 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned Rear indicators not 180mm between edges (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 23,332 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 22,018 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 22,018 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 20,232 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 19,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 19,222 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 19,222 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 18,336 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,181 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 18,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 17,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 16,846 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 16,823 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,210 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 14,147 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 12,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,542 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 10,988 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 9,933 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,933 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,971 miles

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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YK03 CKN is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,214 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 YK03 CKN, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK03 CKN is a 2003 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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