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W157 SJB

2000 Kawasaki ZR-7

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,749 mi
Last recorded31,749 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZR-720,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 SJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 31,749 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 28,905 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 28,905 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 25,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 21,421 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 21,421 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 18,411 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 17,637 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,335 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 17,199 miles

All brakes binding slightly.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 16,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,591 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 16,060 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,356 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 14,763 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,994 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 13,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,155 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 12,615 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 12,309 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,827 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,225 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,660 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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W157 SJB is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W157 SJB, 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 W157 SJB registered?

W157 SJB is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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