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N151 ABA

1996 Kawasaki Zxr

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,367 mi
Last recorded47,367 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zxr27,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 ABA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZxr
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2018 47,367 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective Rubber gasket missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,773 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 44,773 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 44,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,238 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 42,337 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 42,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 2,350 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 2,350 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,225 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,126 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 41,758 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,661 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 41,656 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 38,168 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zxr?

Based on 2,772 MOT tests across 326 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
326
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 51
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
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N151 ABA is a 1996 Kawasaki Zxr in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zxr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 27,548 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 Zxr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N151 ABA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zxr typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Zxr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N151 ABA is a 1996 Kawasaki Zxr, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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