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C474 HMC

1986 Kawasaki ZL600

Red Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,850 mi
Last recorded29,850 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki ZL60021,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC474 HMC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 29,850 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 29,798 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,083 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 28,083 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,969 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 23,969 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 20 May 2008 22,407 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 22,396 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,187 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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C474 HMC is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600 in Red with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C474 HMC, 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

How do I check the history of C474 HMC?

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What year was C474 HMC registered?

C474 HMC is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C474 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C474 HMC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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