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W162 DKE

2000 Kawasaki ZR-7

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,801 mi
Last recorded36,801 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZR-720,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 DKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,801 miles

Nearside Front rubber missing

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 36,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front rubber missing

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

flat rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2016 35,500 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 35,500 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

oil leaking from engine

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,454 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn.

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

Gear lever bent

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside and offside fork dust shields worn.

Nearside and offside riders footrest rubbers missing.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Feb 2015 33,454 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Clutch lever pivot worn.

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

Gear lever bent

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside and offside fork dust shields worn.

Nearside and offside riders footrest rubbers missing.

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 May 2012 30,741 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,979 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 28,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,163 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,719 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 25,966 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,629 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 22,629 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 22,554 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 20,551 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 20,551 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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W162 DKE is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W162 DKE, 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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W162 DKE is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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