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N463 VVV

1996 Kawasaki Zzr

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,765 mi
Last recorded44,765 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zzr28,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN463 VVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 44,765 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 44,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 44,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,258 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 44,258 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 43,518 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 42,679 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 42,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,500 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 41,500 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,409 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 37,853 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 37,853 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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N463 VVV is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 28,275 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 Zzr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N463 VVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N463 VVV is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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