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K512 NHU

1993 Kawasaki Zzr

Orange Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,890 mi
Last recorded65,890 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Zzr37,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK512 NHU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 65,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 63,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 62,478 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 61,486 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 61,486 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 60,568 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 60,552 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 59,886 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,806 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 56,806 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,053 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 53,053 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 May 2016 47,958 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,737 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,954 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 43,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,307 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 43,307 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,472 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,304 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 42,304 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 42,162 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake slightly binds when checking manually

Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,870 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,349 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,239 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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K512 NHU is a 1993 Kawasaki Zzr in Orange with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 37,620 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 K512 NHU, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K512 NHU registered?

K512 NHU is a 1993 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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