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W488 EUB

2000 Kawasaki ZR-7

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,985 mi
Last recorded42,985 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZR-720,869 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 EUB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 42,985 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 42,607 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 42,607 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 41,573 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 41,573 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,168 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 41,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 40,574 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 39,646 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 37,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 36,163 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,096 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,808 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,598 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 24,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,588 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,633 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 13,633 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,834 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 10,834 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 7,023 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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W488 EUB is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W488 EUB, 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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What year was W488 EUB registered?

W488 EUB is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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