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C158 NGJ

1986 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,994 mi
Last recorded63,994 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki ZL60021,527 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC158 NGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,994 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 63,980 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,080 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 58,711 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,580 miles

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

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,330 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 54,324 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,888 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZL600?

Based on 2,582 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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C158 NGJ is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Kawasaki ZL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 21,527 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 ZL600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C158 NGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZL600 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Kawasaki ZL600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C158 NGJ registered?

C158 NGJ is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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