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J502 BHJ

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,845 mi
Last recorded61,845 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ502 BHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 61,845 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2016 61,511 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2014 61,468 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,389 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 61,389 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 61,388 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 2 May 2011 54,975 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,529 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 50,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 48,429 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 48,429 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 47,988 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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J502 BHJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J502 BHJ, 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 J502 BHJ registered?

J502 BHJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is J502 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J502 BHJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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