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EO51 GXG

2001 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,147 mi
Last recorded40,147 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZZR60019,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 GXG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 40,147 miles

Brake reaction bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 38,413 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 32,351 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Long car style valves fitted to both wheels.

Rear Caliper torque bar slightly corroded

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 32,344 miles

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose Hitting centre stand (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Long car style valves fitted to both wheels.

Offside Exhaust can hitting swing arm

Rear Caliper torque bar slightly corroded

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 27,844 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 27,844 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 27,830 miles

Front tyre is over 11 years old

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

Rear rear shock has corrosion but not excessive

Rear tyre is over 8 years old

Fail 2 May 2022 27,827 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre is over 11 years old

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

Rear rear shock has corrosion but not excessive

Rear tyre is over 8 years old

Pass 19 Sep 2020 26,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 26,485 miles

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 25,258 miles

Headlamp mask fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2019 25,257 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,986 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,545 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 23,583 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,602 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,194 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 15,816 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 15,723 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 11,332 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,093 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,113 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

front mudguard has two mounting bolts missing

Pass 7 Jun 2006 5,188 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR600?

Based on 64,083 MOT tests across 6,484 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
749
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
6,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,236
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 815
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 657
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 637
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EO51 GXG is a 2001 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 19,286 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 ZZR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,236 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO51 GXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO51 GXG registered?

EO51 GXG is a 2001 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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