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H796 CCA

1997 Kawasaki Zzr

Red Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,791 mi
Last recorded34,791 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zzr32,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH796 CCA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,791 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 34,791 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 34,749 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,442 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 33,442 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,025 miles

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

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

chain gaurd missing

Fail 13 Aug 2013 32,024 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

chain gaurd missing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,321 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 31,321 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,202 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 31,202 miles

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,878 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 27,676 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 27,654 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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H796 CCA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr in Red with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H796 CCA, 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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H796 CCA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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