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C493 HMC

1986 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,318 mi
Last recorded34,318 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki ZL60021,527 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC493 HMC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 34,318 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 33,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 33,377 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 33,122 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 32,580 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 30,830 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 28,849 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 25,355 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 22,321 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 22,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 22,265 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 22,212 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,103 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 21,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,649 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 21,356 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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C493 HMC is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C493 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

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What year was C493 HMC registered?

C493 HMC is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C493 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C493 HMC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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