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J493 ORN

1992 Kawasaki ZZR600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,891 mi
Last recorded28,891 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZR60033,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 ORN
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,105 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,164 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 26,127 miles

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

Due to vehicle being sat front n/s disc han't cleaned up as much as o/s on distance to VTS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,075 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 26,075 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Fail 11 May 2010 25,080 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 23,290 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 23,201 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 23,201 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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J493 ORN is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J493 ORN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J493 ORN registered?

J493 ORN is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J493 ORN safe to buy?

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