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C456 NGJ

1986 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,009 mi
Last recorded22,009 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki ZL60021,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC456 NGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 22,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 21,339 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 21,254 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 21,254 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 20,799 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Right hand mirror missing.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 20,322 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no right side mirror

Pass 15 Nov 2013 20,322 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no right side mirror

Pass 26 Nov 2012 20,178 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,862 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 19,505 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 19,334 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 19,334 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 6 May 2008 19,073 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 19,072 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,601 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 18,601 miles

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

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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C456 NGJ is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600 in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 C456 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 C456 NGJ registered?

C456 NGJ is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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