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J587 JKM

1991 Kawasaki Zzr 600

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,702 mi
Last recorded31,702 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki Zzr 60033,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ587 JKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr 600
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 31,702 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 31,702 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 31,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 30,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 30,241 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 30,233 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 29,172 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 29,153 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 28,194 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 25,462 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 23,108 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,672 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 19,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 18,437 miles

Chain guard missing

Coolant leak

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

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

number plate light inop

Pass 4 Jul 2013 16,687 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 16,680 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 14,812 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Number plate light inop

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

Rear suspension has slighlty reduced travel

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Slight groove in rear tyre but not of significant depth

Fail 23 Jun 2012 14,812 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Number plate light inop

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

Rear suspension has slighlty reduced travel

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Slight groove in rear tyre but not of significant depth

Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,161 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr 600?

Based on 1,351 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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J587 JKM is a 1991 Kawasaki Zzr 600 in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki Zzr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 33,557 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 Zzr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J587 JKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J587 JKM is a 1991 Kawasaki Zzr 600, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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