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FE51 UNK

2001 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,993 mi
Last recorded27,993 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZZR60019,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 UNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 27,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 24,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 24,274 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 24,247 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 20,260 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 20,260 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 18,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 17,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 15,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 13,591 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 11,475 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 9,990 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 7,564 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 5,541 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 3,742 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 3,724 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 3,699 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 3,632 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 3,321 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 3,321 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 3,308 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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FE51 UNK is a 2001 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE51 UNK, 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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FE51 UNK is a 2001 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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