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N549 WJM

1996 Kawasaki Zzr

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,897 mi
Last recorded61,897 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zzr28,275 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 WJM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 61,897 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,897 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,884 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,280 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 52,670 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,631 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2010 48,887 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,887 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,846 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 45,997 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 45,403 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,803 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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N549 WJM is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N549 WJM, 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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N549 WJM is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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