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W521 VGO

2000 Kawasaki ZR-7

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,512 mi
Last recorded46,512 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZR-720,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 VGO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 46,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 46,512 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 45,592 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,296 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 43,207 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,933 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 41,933 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,360 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,944 miles

Front Both front fork dust seal detoriated

Fail 11 Aug 2015 37,944 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Fork dust seal detoriated

Offside Front Fork dust seal detoriated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,991 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 32,991 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,861 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 23,206 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 23,206 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 12,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 11,978 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 11,798 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,258 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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W521 VGO is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W521 VGO, 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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W521 VGO is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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