MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Loose wiring under fairing could be a hazard.
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.
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR600?
Based on 64,083 MOT tests across 6,484 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was G179 GVN registered?
G179 GVN is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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