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N528 DKN

1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,180 mi
Last recorded49,180 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R25,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 DKN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-7R
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 49,180 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 49,180 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed O/S/F brake hose exessively chaffed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Front valve stem badly perished, Possible instant deflation (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,161 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion R/H (2.3.3)

Front suspension has slight corrosion L/H (2.3.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,102 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 49,100 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,169 miles

Drive chain would benefit from lubrication

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front tyre shows signs of perishing in sipes

Surface rusting on all brake discs

Fail 6 Apr 2013 48,153 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain would benefit from lubrication

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front tyre shows signs of perishing in sipes

Surface rusting on all brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2012 47,083 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 47,083 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 462,921 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 46,202 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,505 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,424 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,267 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 40,267 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,808 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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N528 DKN 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 62.5%.

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 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 N528 DKN, 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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N528 DKN is a 1996 Kawasaki ZX-7R, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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