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W498 RHU

2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,883 mi
Last recorded26,883 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R18,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 RHU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 26,883 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 26,883 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 26,702 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 26,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 25,032 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 25,032 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 24,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 23,439 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 22,550 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 22,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 20,775 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,178 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,842 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,859 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 16,859 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 16,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 11,834 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 7,017 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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W498 RHU is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W498 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 W498 RHU registered?

W498 RHU is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W498 RHU safe to buy?

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