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N726 BVV

1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,664 mi
Last recorded46,664 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR110032,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN726 BVV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR1100
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,664 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,626 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,213 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 37,190 miles

Brake disc contaminated brake fluid on caliper & wheel (1.1.14 (b))

Drive chain worn to excess tight links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 30,559 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 30,290 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 28,473 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,518 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

exhaust has mounting bolt missing .

Pass 28 Nov 2012 26,009 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,535 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 24,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,229 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 23,229 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,243 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 19,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 19,755 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,740 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 15,740 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR1100?

Based on 6,221 MOT tests across 672 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
690
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
672
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 151
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 85
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 73
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 73
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N726 BVV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 32,422 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 ZZR1100 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N726 BVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N726 BVV is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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