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G493 SGT

1990 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,789 mi
Last recorded39,789 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki ZZR60037,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG493 SGT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,789 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,789 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,943 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 38,943 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,015 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,963 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 36,960 miles

Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,897 miles

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

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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G493 SGT is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G493 SGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G493 SGT registered?

G493 SGT is a 1990 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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