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W781 HNV

2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R18,968 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 HNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025
Pass 11 Aug 2023

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate insecure (Now "Plastic" Bolted Secure) (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2021

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached top shock bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020
Fail 23 Apr 2020

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

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

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Shock absorber slightly loose rear shock eye fastener loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018
Pass 11 Jul 2017
Pass 26 May 2016
Fail 20 May 2016

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014
Pass 23 Jul 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 16,949 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 15,189 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,189 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 12,767 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 11,528 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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W781 HNV is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W781 HNV, 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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W781 HNV is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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