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BD51 VCP

2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

16,768 mi
Last recorded16,768 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J215,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 VCP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 16,768 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 16,768 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 15,479 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 15,479 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 15,038 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 15,038 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 13,797 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 13,002 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 11,563 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,225 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 10,209 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 10,007 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Oct 2007 7,038 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 6,572 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 6,547 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2005 5,683 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX600-J2?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 11
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BD51 VCP is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 ZX600-J2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD51 VCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX600-J2 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX600-J2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD51 VCP registered?

BD51 VCP is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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