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N466 VPC

1996 Kawasaki Zzr

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,601 mi
Last recorded48,601 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zzr28,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN466 VPC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 48,601 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 45,272 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 45,205 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,817 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,260 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

serious engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,471 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,164 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 40,813 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,748 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 36,476 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,378 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 28,365 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 27,084 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 26,951 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 26,951 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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N466 VPC is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N466 VPC, 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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What year was N466 VPC registered?

N466 VPC is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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