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N528 HRO

1996 Kawasaki Zzr

Orange Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,897 mi
Last recorded27,897 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zzr28,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 HRO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 27,897 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 27,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 26,779 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 26,222 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 26,222 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 25,669 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 25,599 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,580 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 25,523 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc is distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 25,523 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc is distorted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 25,424 miles

Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 May 2017 25,337 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 24,922 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,920 miles

Number plate light not working

Fail 21 May 2015 22,901 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Numperplate light not working

Pass 22 May 2014 20,995 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 19,563 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 18,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,064 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,917 miles

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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N528 HRO is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr in Orange with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N528 HRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N528 HRO registered?

N528 HRO is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 11 May 1996.

Is N528 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N528 HRO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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