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YK08 FBA

2008 Kawasaki ZR-7S

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,261 mi
Last recorded37,261 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 FBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7S
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 37,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 34,783 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 31,058 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 31,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 25,973 miles

rear brake has slightly increased pedal travel

slight noise when front wheel is rotated

Fail 7 Jun 2022 25,972 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

rear brake close to minimum efficiency

slight noise when front wheel is rotated

Pass 25 Sep 2019 25,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,969 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened seals (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened seals (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 24,955 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened seals (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened seals (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 11,181 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 10,244 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 8,643 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 6,075 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 4,488 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 3,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 2,506 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 2,494 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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YK08 FBA is a 2008 Kawasaki ZR-7S in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YK08 FBA, 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 18 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK08 FBA registered?

YK08 FBA is a 2008 Kawasaki ZR-7S, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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