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M29 TBA

1996 Kawasaki Zzr

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,562 mi
Last recorded34,562 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zzr28,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 TBA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 34,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 34,251 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 33,868 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 33,840 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 32,336 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 32,336 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 31,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 31,696 miles

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,983 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 30,976 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,134 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 29,219 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,219 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,488 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,185 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 28,168 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,468 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,022 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 22,910 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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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M29 TBA is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 28,275 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 M29 TBA, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M29 TBA is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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