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J424 JKO

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,941 mi
Last recorded27,941 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ424 JKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 27,941 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 27,864 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2016 27,701 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 27,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 26,496 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 26,487 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,213 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,985 miles

Slight play in N/S Riders foot rest

Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,928 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 22,928 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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J424 JKO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 26,495 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 J424 JKO, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J424 JKO registered?

J424 JKO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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