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W48 KBE

2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,552 mi
Last recorded22,552 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R18,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 KBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2019 22,552 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake hose union slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,541 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 21,536 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 20,436 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear indicators built in to tail light unit

Fail 8 May 2017 20,436 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear indicators built in to tail light unit

Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,619 miles

Rear Indicators are Built In To Tail Lamp

Fail 15 Jul 2015 19,619 miles

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Indicators are Built In To Tail Lamp

Pass 29 Oct 2013 18,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

indicators and tail light incorporated in the same unit

Fail 24 Oct 2013 18,170 miles

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

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

indicators and tail light incorporated in the same unit

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,683 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,701 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 15,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,182 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 15,171 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

clutch fluid low

Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,001 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 13,001 miles

Centre Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,201 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 7,408 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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W48 KBE is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W48 KBE, 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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W48 KBE is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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