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P959 HWA

1996 Kawasaki ZR750

Red Petrol 738cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

30,558 mi
Last recorded30,558 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 HWA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZR750
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine738cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 30,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 30,024 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 29,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 29,766 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 29,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,324 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 29,159 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 29,019 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,722 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,641 miles

rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 29 May 2015 28,466 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,385 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,245 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 1 May 2012 28,076 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 27,960 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

bolt missing offside crashbar

carb rubber perished

front mudguard mounting damaged

Pass 6 May 2011 27,960 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

bolt missing offside crashbar

carb rubber perished

front mudguard mounting damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,825 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 27,730 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,206 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,570 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,214 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZR750?

Based on 2,739 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
882
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 46
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 9
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P959 HWA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZR750 in Red with a 738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZR750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P959 HWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZR750 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZR750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P959 HWA registered?

P959 HWA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZR750, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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