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N970 JKH

1996 Kawasaki Unknown

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26 mi
Last recorded26 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Unknown21,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN970 JKH
MakeKawasaki
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 26 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2023 4 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Unknown?

Based on 6,508 MOT tests across 3,074 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
3,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 23
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N970 JKH is a 1996 Kawasaki Unknown in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 21,211 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 Unknown fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N970 JKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N970 JKH registered?

N970 JKH is a 1996 Kawasaki Unknown, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N970 JKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N970 JKH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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