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W298 PUY

2000 Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,161 mi
Last recorded26,161 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZR-720,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 PUY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 26,161 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 26,143 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 25,236 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 23,947 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pads corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2020 23,947 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied master cylinder pivot missing (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pads corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2012 22,760 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

rear brake light switch operation poor

Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,760 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear brake light switch operation poor

Pass 15 Jan 2011 20,560 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 18,423 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front mudguard broken

left light switch gear slightly loose

rear number plate cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,053 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 18,039 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,186 miles

front wheel slightly binding

Pass 21 Oct 2006 11,447 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 11,447 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 9,448 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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W298 PUY is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W298 PUY, 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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W298 PUY is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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