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C246 CRU

1986 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,065 mi
Last recorded19,065 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki ZL60021,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC246 CRU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 19,065 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 18,910 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 18,906 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 18,220 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 17,575 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 17,193 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 16,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,333 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 15,152 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,954 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 13,934 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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C246 CRU is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C246 CRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C246 CRU registered?

C246 CRU is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C246 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C246 CRU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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