MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
nearside mirror missing at time of test
no indicators at time of test
slight bind on rear brake
slight play in clutch lever pivots
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
reg plate poor cond
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
reg plate poor cond
Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Nearside Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)
Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Centre Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Z750?
Based on 15,307 MOT tests across 1,858 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J196 ETV is a 1992 Kawasaki Z750 in Green with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1992 Kawasaki Z750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 34,771 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 Z750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J196 ETV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki Z750 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki Z750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J196 ETV registered?
J196 ETV is a 1992 Kawasaki Z750, first registered on 16 June 1992.
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