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J159 WJW

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Maroon Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,351 mi
Last recorded70,351 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 WJW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 70,351 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 70,351 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 70,238 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,021 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 68,562 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 68,562 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,955 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 67,590 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,073 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,455 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,900 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 64,931 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2011 64,931 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,259 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 64,259 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2005 62,462 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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J159 WJW is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Maroon with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 29,225 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 J159 WJW, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J159 WJW registered?

J159 WJW is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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