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H553 HKJ

1998 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,903 mi
Last recorded26,903 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR60024,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH553 HKJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2015 26,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 26,903 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 26,105 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 26,105 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 24,268 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

has cut in rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,464 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,771 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,588 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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H553 HKJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 24,611 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 H553 HKJ, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H553 HKJ registered?

H553 HKJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is H553 HKJ safe to buy?

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