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L171 TEW

1994 Kawasaki Zzr

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,563 mi
Last recorded57,563 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zzr33,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 TEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 57,563 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,814 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,594 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 44,593 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,460 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 44,460 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 41,186 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2013 41,186 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,488 miles

drive chain slack (borderline pass)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,446 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 37,446 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 37,368 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 37,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 36,246 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 35,479 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 35,479 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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L171 TEW is a 1994 Kawasaki Zzr in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,739 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 L171 TEW, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L171 TEW registered?

L171 TEW is a 1994 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 16 March 1994.

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