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W852 EWL

2000 Kawasaki ZR-7

Blue Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

34,073 mi
Last recorded34,073 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZR-720,869 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 EWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR-7
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 34,073 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 34,050 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 33,811 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 33,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 32,992 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 32,526 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 32,526 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 32,448 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 32,448 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,992 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 31,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 31,805 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 31,541 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,541 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,578 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,279 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,723 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 26,955 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 25,517 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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W852 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7 in Blue with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W852 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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W852 EWL is a 2000 Kawasaki ZR-7, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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