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N738 MGV

1996 Kawasaki Zzr 1100

Black Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,126 mi
Last recorded3,126 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 110033,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 MGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr 1100
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 3,126 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 3,126 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 2,350 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 1,202 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014
Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,667 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 31,664 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 30,074 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 30,074 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 30,055 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 29,020 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,437 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr 1100?

Based on 1,243 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
649
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 9
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N738 MGV is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 1100 in Black with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,366 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 1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N738 MGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N738 MGV is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 1100, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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