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J424 PBV

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,903 mi
Last recorded12,903 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ424 PBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 12,903 miles

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

throttle sleeve outers sheathing worn through - advise replacement of cables

Fail 3 Jan 2015 12,902 miles

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Offside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,899 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,876 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,671 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre stand leg is corroded through

Fail 26 May 2007 12,661 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre stand leg is corroded through

Fail 8 May 2006 12,487 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebar alignment is slightly out

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

number plate is not the correct road legal size

Pass 8 May 2006 12,487 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

handlebar alignment is slightly out

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

number plate is not the correct road legal size

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 PBV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PBV, 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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J424 PBV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 18 July 1997.

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