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G385 BJU

1990 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,155 mi
Last recorded26,155 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki ZZR60037,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG385 BJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 26,155 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 26,121 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 26,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 26,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 26,034 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,977 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 25,977 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 25,955 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 22,955 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 25,885 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 25,846 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,748 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 25,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 25,685 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 25,480 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 25,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,242 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 25,093 miles

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

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

rear brake pedal slightly spongy

rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,995 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,730 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 24,295 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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G385 BJU is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G385 BJU, 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 G385 BJU registered?

G385 BJU is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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