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H496 FNV

1997 Kawasaki Zzr

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,550 mi
Last recorded41,550 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zzr32,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH496 FNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,049 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,212 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 31,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 29,910 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 29,042 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,042 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 27,629 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 26,049 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,947 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,347 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 24,113 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 22,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 22,979 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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H496 FNV is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 32,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zzr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H496 FNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H496 FNV registered?

H496 FNV is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is H496 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H496 FNV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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