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C301 PRN

1986 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,159 mi
Last recorded18,159 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki ZL60021,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC301 PRN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 18,159 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 17,766 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 17,762 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 17,652 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 16,618 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,275 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 45,409 miles

engine not running well

headlamp shell crudely repaired with bofy filler

indicaters are on together (american style) but flash correctly when operated for right or left.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 45,409 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

both front indicators remain on us style yet offside does not flash when switched

headlamp shell is broken near mount. May affect when aim adjustment is attempted

Fail 29 Sep 2007 16,135 miles

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

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Outer Front Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 16,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,928 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 15,928 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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C301 PRN is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600 in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C301 PRN, 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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C301 PRN is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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