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W185 PLJ

2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,372 mi
Last recorded25,372 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R18,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 PLJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 25,372 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 25,366 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 24,173 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 22,834 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 22,791 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 22,726 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 22,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 sportmax qualifier 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 22,628 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 190/50/17 sportmax qualifier (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 sportmax qualifier 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,593 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 Dunlop Quali Worn down to 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 190/50-ZR17 Dunlop Quail worn down to 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 22,559 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear 190/50-ZR17 Qually (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2015 22,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 21,807 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 19,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 19,574 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 19,464 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 19,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 19,367 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 19,058 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 19,058 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 16,270 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 15,335 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 15,335 miles

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

advise drive chain nearly fully adjusted.

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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W185 PLJ is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W185 PLJ, 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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What year was W185 PLJ registered?

W185 PLJ is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W185 PLJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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