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H157 VNW

1991 Kawasaki ZZR600

Blue Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,769 mi
Last recorded37,769 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki ZZR60036,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 VNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 37,769 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 37,749 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2025 36,292 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 36,264 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,412 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 35,409 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 35,407 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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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H157 VNW is a 1991 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Blue with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 36,256 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 H157 VNW, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H157 VNW registered?

H157 VNW is a 1991 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 5 March 1991.

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