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N38 MHR

1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,373 mi
Last recorded23,373 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R25,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 MHR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 23,373 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 23,339 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 23,021 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 23,018 miles

Nearside Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 22,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,852 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 21,849 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,409 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,034 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,635 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 20,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,616 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-7R?

Based on 36,749 MOT tests across 3,673 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 649
reflector on motorcycle missing 561
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 450
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 425
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 375
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N38 MHR is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 25,441 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 ZX-7R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N38 MHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-7R typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-7R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N38 MHR registered?

N38 MHR is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N38 MHR safe to buy?

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