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N456 HDM

1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,466 mi
Last recorded38,466 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R25,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 HDM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 38,466 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 38,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 37,054 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,176 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,790 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 35,785 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light The Illumination of the stop lamp is affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,567 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,739 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,591 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,031 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,303 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,538 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006

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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N456 HDM is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N456 HDM, 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 N456 HDM registered?

N456 HDM is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N456 HDM safe to buy?

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