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C546 XLM

1986 Kawasaki ZL600

Red Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

22,809 mi
Last recorded22,809 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki ZL60021,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC546 XLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 22,809 miles

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess kinked fuel pipe and vacuum pipe lose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2022 22,803 miles

Fuel system component leaking number 2 carb slight leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess kinked fuel pipe and vacuum pipe lose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,626 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 22,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at head (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play wheel has very slight play in one spot (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 22,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at head (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play wheel has very slight play in one spot (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 22,017 miles

Rear Tyre has light cracking on sidewalls

Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,668 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,426 miles

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

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

rear tyre has slight perishing to sidewall

Fail 7 Aug 2015 21,426 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

rear tyre has slight perishing to sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,035 miles

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

Rear tyre has light cracking around nearside sidewall

Fail 7 Jul 2014 21,035 miles

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

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear tyre has light cracking around nearside sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2010 20,517 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 20,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 20,258 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 20,258 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,734 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 19,734 miles

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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C546 XLM is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600 in Red with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 C546 XLM, 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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C546 XLM is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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