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J498 PFH

1992 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,634 mi
Last recorded21,634 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZR60033,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 PFH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 21,634 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 21,488 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 21,366 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 21,362 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 21,357 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2012 19,667 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 19,665 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Fail 8 May 2012 19,566 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

headlight flickers when switched on either beam

Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,205 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,690 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 11,448 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 8,796 miles

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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J498 PFH 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 75%.

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 J498 PFH, 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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What year was J498 PFH registered?

J498 PFH is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 18 June 1992.

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