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J23 NLM

1992 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,615 mi
Last recorded75,615 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZR60033,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 NLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases headers leaking slightly from gaskets (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively 4.7mm service limit 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 75,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases headers leaking slightly from gaskets (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kicks to right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively 4.7mm service limit 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 75,574 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2024 74,378 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,986 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 73,986 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 73,938 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 73,938 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,256 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 73,256 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 67,222 miles

ADVISE: slight perishing to front tyre tread

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,222 miles

ADVISE: slight perishing to front tyre tread

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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J23 NLM is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J23 NLM, 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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J23 NLM is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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