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N36 UPR

1996 Kawasaki Zxr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

515 mi
Last recorded515 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zxr27,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 UPR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZxr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 515 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 453 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock throttle cables (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 65,426 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,743 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 62,931 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,113 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 58,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

advise front nearside foot rest damaged

advise mirrors missing

Pass 11 Apr 2015 56,132 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

nearside footrest hanger is damaged

no mirrors fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2015 56,077 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

nearside footrest hanger is damaged

no mirrors fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2014 52,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advise mirrors missing

advise nearside front foot rest damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

advise front nearside foot peg hanger damaged and tempory repaired

Pass 5 Jun 2010 40,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 38,998 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 May 2008 34,079 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 34,079 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,082 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 31,082 miles

Front Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,244 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Jan 2006 26,239 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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N36 UPR is a 1996 Kawasaki Zxr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N36 UPR, 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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N36 UPR is a 1996 Kawasaki Zxr, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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