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W185 WDB

2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,417 mi
Last recorded50,417 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R18,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 50,417 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 91,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 90,976 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 90,905 miles

Front Front calipers need pistons cleaning as they are binding slightly.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy Rear exhaust slightly louder than standard exhaust system. (7.1.2)

Rear Rear caliper pistons need cleaning as they are slightly binding.

Fail 25 Jun 2016 90,904 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on Rear number plate light not working. (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Front calipers need pistons cleaning as they are binding slightly.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy Rear exhaust slightly louder than standard exhaust system. (7.1.2)

Rear Rear caliper pistons need cleaning as they are slightly binding.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 88,837 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 85,299 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

fuel tank bolt missing

slight binding on front brake

Fail 2 Aug 2012 85,251 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 81,258 miles

Daylight use only

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 81,258 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,992 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 40,247 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 39,844 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 23,489 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 6,198 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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W185 WDB is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WDB, 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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W185 WDB is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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