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J356 WJW

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,031 mi
Last recorded29,031 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ356 WJW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2009 29,031 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,031 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,011 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 29,011 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,851 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 28,851 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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J356 WJW is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J356 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 J356 WJW registered?

J356 WJW is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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