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W495 RHU

2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Yellow Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

31,981 mi
Last recorded31,981 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R18,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 RHU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 31,981 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 31,981 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 31,594 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 31,063 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 30,904 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 30,615 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly loose reservoir attached with cable tie (1.1.10 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 30,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly loose reservoir attached with cable tie (1.1.10 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 30,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 30,084 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 29,042 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 28,705 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,954 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 27,954 miles

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

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

Chain guard missing

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 25,277 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,277 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,370 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 20,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,790 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 17,783 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,073 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,005 miles

Left hand indicator slightly faster than right hand.

Fail 7 Sep 2006 15,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Left hand indicator slightly faster than right hand.

Fail 30 Aug 2006 14,930 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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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W495 RHU is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Yellow with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W495 RHU, 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 W495 RHU registered?

W495 RHU is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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