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N172 LRT

1996 Kawasaki ZX7R

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,195 mi
Last recorded16,195 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX7R22,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 LRT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX7R
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2017 16,195 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Sharp fairing bolts fitted. (6.2.1h)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Too small (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front fairing loose.

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Brake and clutch levers sharp.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 12,222 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired dull (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired dull (1.5.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 12,090 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,516 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 5,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,386 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 21,383 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX7R?

Based on 1,982 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
804
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 24
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N172 LRT is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX7R in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 22,912 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 ZX7R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N172 LRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N172 LRT is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX7R, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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