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V859 DCC

2000 Kawasaki ZR-7

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

26,083 mi
Last recorded26,083 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZR-720,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 DCC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 26,083 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 26,083 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 24,340 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 24,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 23,723 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,097 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 22,660 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion x2 (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 22,085 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 22,085 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 22,075 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,082 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 20,977 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,286 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 16,647 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 16,647 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,527 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 12,527 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 5,947 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR-7?

Based on 16,195 MOT tests across 1,303 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
886
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 290
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 210
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 209
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 171
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 110
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V859 DCC is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 20,869 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-7 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 290 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V859 DCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZR-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V859 DCC registered?

V859 DCC is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 8 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V859 DCC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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