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W988 GUG

2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,354 mi
Last recorded29,354 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R18,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 GUG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,354 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 29,166 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 27,727 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 9 May 2013 23,178 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 22,832 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 200,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 200,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2010 16,066 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,303 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 12,335 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 12,335 miles

Offside Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

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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W988 GUG is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W988 GUG, 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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What year was W988 GUG registered?

W988 GUG is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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