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J178 OAV

1992 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,488 mi
Last recorded41,488 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZR60033,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 OAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 41,488 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 41,484 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

front brake disks flexi mounts worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,936 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2009 40,912 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,353 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 40,352 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front 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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J178 OAV is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 33,818 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 J178 OAV, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J178 OAV is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 27 January 1992.

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