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N123 MCW

1996 Kawasaki Zzr

Green Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,036 mi
Last recorded36,036 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zzr28,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 MCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,036 miles

front brake spongy

Fail 13 Jun 2013 36,036 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

front brake spongy

Fail 22 May 2013 36,008 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

front brake spongy

Pass 19 May 2012 34,984 miles

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 4 May 2011 33,377 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 33,337 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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 15 Apr 2010 33,023 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,704 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,078 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 29,067 miles

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

drive chain dry

Pass 17 Aug 2006 26,585 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 26,585 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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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N123 MCW is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr in Green with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N123 MCW, 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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What year was N123 MCW registered?

N123 MCW is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 16 June 1996.

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