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W813 EWL

2000 Kawasaki ZR-7

Black Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,052 mi
Last recorded16,052 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZR-720,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW813 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 16,052 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 16,022 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 13,891 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 13,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 13,761 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 13,755 miles

Front Stop lamp not working control 1 stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 13,301 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 13,299 miles

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

pipes from carbs to head perished

Pass 14 Apr 2017 12,146 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (4.1.2c)

clutch lever damaged but still usable at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2017 12,143 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slightly cracked (4.1.2c)

clutch lever damaged but still usable at time of test

rear wheel hugga insecure and fouling rear wheel

Pass 8 May 2012 11,811 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,480 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Mar 2010 11,480 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jan 2009 10,805 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 8,414 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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W813 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Black with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W813 EWL, 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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W813 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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