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A2 XLJ

1999 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

21,390 mi
Last recorded21,390 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZZR60022,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XLJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 21,390 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both forks (5.3.2 (b))

front brakes noisy in operation

Pass 24 Mar 2025 20,904 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear small cut in tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2024 20,108 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 19,328 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 19,309 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 17,949 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 16,509 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 15,764 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 15,764 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 14,715 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 13,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,667 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 10,210 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 8,774 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 83,558 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 7,724 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 7,724 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 7,098 miles

all disc pads have rusty back plates

Pass 4 Jun 2009 6,240 miles

front brake draging slightly

Pass 6 May 2008 5,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 4,662 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,887 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR600?

Based on 64,083 MOT tests across 6,484 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
749
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
6,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,236
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 815
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 657
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 637
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A2 XLJ is a 1999 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 22,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZZR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,236 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 XLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A2 XLJ is a 1999 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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