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H232 HKE

1991 Kawasaki ZZR600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,251 mi
Last recorded59,251 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki ZZR60036,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH232 HKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 59,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 59,251 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 59,223 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 59,223 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 59,195 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 59,034 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 59,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 58,866 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,559 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,559 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 58,559 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 57,860 miles

Offside Front footrest slightly loose

Pass 20 Aug 2016 57,330 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,948 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 59,948 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,295 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 59,295 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 May 2012 58,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 58,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 54,316 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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H232 HKE is a 1991 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H232 HKE, 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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H232 HKE is a 1991 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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