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OU04 UTR

2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Silver Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,553 mi
Last recorded39,553 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S17,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 UTR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 39,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 8,768 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 38,620 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 38,620 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 37,470 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 37,466 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 30,702 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 30,674 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,995 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,527 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,028 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

frame and swinging arm rusty.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,611 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 23,611 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,255 miles

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

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

heated handle bar grips making throttle slightly stiff ?

Fail 1 Sep 2010 21,255 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

heated handle bar grips making throttle slightly stiff ?

Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,220 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 19,207 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,237 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 15,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,690 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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OU04 UTR is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S in Silver with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,490 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 OU04 UTR, 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 22 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 OU04 UTR registered?

OU04 UTR is a 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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