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J157 BJN

1997 Kawasaki Zzr 600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30 mi
Last recorded30 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zzr 60031,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 BJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr 600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 30 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 16 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,790 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,626 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,448 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

throttle cable slightly tight on full right hand lock

Pass 17 Sep 2011 40,153 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 40,152 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,191 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 34,180 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr 600?

Based on 1,351 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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J157 BJN is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr 600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zzr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 31,954 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 Zzr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J157 BJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J157 BJN is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr 600, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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