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W798 NDW

2000 Kawasaki ZR-7

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,744 mi
Last recorded71,744 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZR-720,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 NDW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 71,744 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear shock lower linkage bush has slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 66,691 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 61,639 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S/F Fork seal slight leak - not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,375 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 61,368 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 61,185 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 60,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,422 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,333 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,317 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 44,166 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,276 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 43,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,065 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 42,040 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,759 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 39,730 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 36,087 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 36,087 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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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W798 NDW is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W798 NDW, 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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W798 NDW is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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