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P942 BAY

1996 Kawasaki Zzr

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,551 mi
Last recorded40,551 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zzr28,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 BAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,551 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 40,551 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 25,317 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

side stand slightly loose

Pass 23 Feb 2012 17,664 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 17,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,386 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 17,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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P942 BAY is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 28,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zzr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P942 BAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P942 BAY is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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