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C97 XLO

1986 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,461 mi
Last recorded16,461 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Kawasaki ZL60021,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 XLO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 16,461 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 16,453 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,412 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 16,410 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 16,410 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 16,375 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 16,376 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 16,342 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 16,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,968 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,968 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 11,207 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 15,381 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 14,728 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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C97 XLO 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 81.3%.

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 C97 XLO, 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 C97 XLO registered?

C97 XLO is a 1986 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C97 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C97 XLO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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