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V858 POW

2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,945 mi
Last recorded12,945 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R18,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV858 POW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 12,945 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 12,945 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 12,503 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

head light masked

Fail 1 Oct 2019 12,503 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

head light switch loose

Pass 14 Mar 2017 11,077 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 11,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 10,547 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 10,462 miles

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2013 9,678 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 22,112 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 22,112 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 21,294 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 19,158 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

on front brake lever travel to limit

on front brakes binding slighty on test

Pass 29 May 2010 7,929 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 5,875 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 5,875 miles

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 17,418 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 17,387 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 16,488 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 15,563 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 14,493 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?

Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 649
reflector on motorcycle missing 561
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 450
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 375
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V858 POW is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,968 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 ZX-7R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V858 POW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V858 POW is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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