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N686 HPU

1997 Kawasaki Zzr

Green Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,090 mi
Last recorded38,090 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zzr32,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 HPU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 38,090 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 37,995 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 37,995 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp rear (1.5.1c)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,247 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,730 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,250 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 28,250 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,961 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 26,364 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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N686 HPU is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr in Green with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 32,011 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 N686 HPU, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N686 HPU registered?

N686 HPU is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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