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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Zr-7

1,303 vehicles · 16,282 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,303 Kawasaki Zr-7 vehicles and 16,282 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zr-7 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 32,426 miles.

1,303
Vehicles
16,282
MOT tests
1,572
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Zr-7 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zr-7 MOT tests:

  • Other76%
  • Brakes13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Steering6%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Zr-7 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Zr-7's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
23100%
327090%
439786%
565585%
694585%
71,17084%
81,08885%
91,09883%
101,07781%
111,02980%
1296682%
1392981%
1487682%
1578383%
1675383%
1770583%
1862882%
1955182%
2053180%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,301), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Zr-7 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zr-7 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (630 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (576 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (390 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (367 times)
  5. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (200 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (197 times)
  7. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (197 times)
  8. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (194 times)
  9. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (186 times)
  10. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (175 times)
  11. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (173 times)
  12. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (173 times)
  13. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (171 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (168 times)
  15. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (165 times)

Kawasaki Zr-7 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 3 15 80% 17,292
2011 5 43 79% 18,655
2010 3 15 93% 49,468
2009 9 86 85% 16,499
2008 10 124 90% 25,337
2007 12 123 87% 26,115
2006 20 302 82% 29,527
2005 51 568 86% 25,390
2004 119 1,683 87% 39,331
2003 49 633 87% 25,579
2002 104 1,332 83% 28,641
2001 249 3,285 83% 30,573
2000 322 4,076 82% 33,869
1999 339 3,931 81% 34,549
1998 2 19 95% 20,730
1997 2 36 92% 34,240
1996 1 4 75% 31,991
1990 1 2 100% 44,132

Kawasaki Zr-7 reliability FAQ

Across 1,303 Kawasaki Zr-7 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zr-7 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Kawasaki Zr-7 in our data has covered around 32,426 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Zr-7

See how the Kawasaki Zr-7 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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