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C821 KWL

1986 Kawasaki ZL600

Blue Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,961 mi
Last recorded18,961 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki ZL60021,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC821 KWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 18,961 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 18,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 18,921 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 18,869 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 18,246 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,878 miles

slight deterioration of number plate

very slightly spongy front brake

Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,845 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 30,845 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,535 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 30,405 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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C821 KWL is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600 in Blue with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C821 KWL, 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 C821 KWL registered?

C821 KWL is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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