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W289 LFW

2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,346 mi
Last recorded57,346 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R18,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 LFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 57,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 55,015 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 53,851 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 47,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 44,627 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 41,513 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 38,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 34,928 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 33,584 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 33,584 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired Both rear led indicators have less than 50% of the total led bulbs working. (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 32,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 29,334 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 29,334 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 29,294 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clutch fluid low

Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,196 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,114 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp beam pattern poor.

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Neutral indicator light inop (covered over).

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,069 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,604 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 15,372 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 15,352 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,348 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 11,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,861 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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W289 LFW is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W289 LFW, 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 W289 LFW registered?

W289 LFW is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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