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G179 GVN

1990 Kawasaki ZZR600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,324 mi
Last recorded53,324 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki ZZR60037,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 GVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 53,324 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 53,324 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Front Footrest insecure Both (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,764 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 52,764 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 51,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Loose wiring under fairing could be a hazard.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Loose wiring under fairing could be a hazard.

Fail 29 Jun 2013 49,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Loose wiring under fairing could be a hazard.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

loose wiring under fairing could be a hazard

Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 44,597 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2010 43,142 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 43,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,129 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 41,125 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Upper Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,866 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 37,866 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,034 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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G179 GVN is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 37,365 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 G179 GVN, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G179 GVN is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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