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J196 ETV

1992 Kawasaki Z750

Green Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,905 mi
Last recorded52,905 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki Z75034,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 ETV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZ750
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,905 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 52,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 52,817 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 52,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 52,466 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 57,018 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 48,885 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,653 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,581 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,371 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 40,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,156 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 39,156 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,936 miles

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))

Fail 13 Mar 2010 37,936 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,711 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 35,578 miles

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 34,780 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 34,777 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 34,771 miles

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.

84.0%
Pass Rate
739
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,858
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 155
reflector on motorcycle missing 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 86
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 85
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 82
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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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