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C14 BYE

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,539 mi
Last recorded19,539 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 BYE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 19,539 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 19,261 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 18,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 17,531 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 16,969 miles

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

Exhaust rusty

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 16,969 miles

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

Exhaust rusty

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 16,468 miles

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

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

Nearside handlebar grip slightly loose

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 16,654 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 14,643 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 14,643 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 14,018 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

right hand bar possible bent

Fail 28 Feb 2017 14,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

right hand bar possible bent

Pass 10 May 2012 13,920 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 13,916 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,797 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 13,535 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,512 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,399 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 13,354 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 13,354 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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C14 BYE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 26,495 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 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 C14 BYE, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C14 BYE is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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