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L966 DPF

1994 Kawasaki Zzr

Purple Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,765 mi
Last recorded36,765 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki Zzr33,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 DPF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 36,765 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front fork seal dust covers worn

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

seat damaged

Pass 28 May 2025 36,006 miles

Front brake discs out of shape

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

drive chain devoid of lube

Pass 26 Apr 2024 35,167 miles

Front shock dust covers worn

Offside Front foot rest rubber damaged

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 33,629 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front fork seal dust covers damaged

Offside Front foot rest/peg rubber damaged /50% missing but tread patron visabull

Pass 17 Mar 2022 32,353 miles

Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened dust covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front riders foot peg rubber damaged

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 32,351 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation in-op (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working brake lever fault on switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened dust covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front riders foot peg rubber damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 30,650 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 30,629 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 30,463 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,456 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 30,450 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 30,450 miles

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

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on NUMBER PLATE LIGHT (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,445 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,147 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 29,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,826 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,708 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 23,843 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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L966 DPF is a 1994 Kawasaki Zzr in Purple with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L966 DPF, 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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L966 DPF is a 1994 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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