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Y966 CFX

2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,994 mi
Last recorded57,994 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S20,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 CFX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 57,994 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 46,610 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 45,466 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 44,797 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 43,622 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 43,622 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 12,970 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 41,972 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,193 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 37,843 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,843 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,492 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 81,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,935 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 27,935 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,511 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 22,508 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,053 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,946 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 10,399 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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Y966 CFX is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y966 CFX, 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 Y966 CFX registered?

Y966 CFX is a 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y966 CFX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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