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N550 DJA

1996 Kawasaki Zzr

Silver Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,114 mi
Last recorded55,114 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zzr28,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 DJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 55,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both tyres over nine years old

split link fitted on drive chain

Fail 21 Oct 2023 55,102 miles

Brake rod insecure rear brake arm locking device missing (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both tyres over 9 years old

split link fitted on drive chain

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,842 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 18kgf difference (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 51,979 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 49,060 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,820 miles

chain slightly worn/loose

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,738 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 40,138 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,138 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,548 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 35,923 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,707 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,858 miles

Centre 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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N550 DJA is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr in Silver with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N550 DJA, 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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N550 DJA is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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