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N697 XTF

1996 Kawasaki Zx

Green Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

31,035 mi
Last recorded31,035 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zx28,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 XTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 31,035 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 31,029 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 30,179 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 29,474 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 29,473 miles

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2015 28,934 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 28,934 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,460 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 28,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 28,236 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,236 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx?

Based on 43,635 MOT tests across 6,325 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
6,325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
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N697 XTF is a 1996 Kawasaki Zx in Green with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 28,879 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N697 XTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Zx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N697 XTF registered?

N697 XTF is a 1996 Kawasaki Zx, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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