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J596 NFK

1992 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,521 mi
Last recorded34,521 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki ZZR60033,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ596 NFK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 34,521 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 34,521 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brake light switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 34,061 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 33,150 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 33,150 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 32,969 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 32,954 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 32,902 miles

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

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

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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J596 NFK is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J596 NFK, 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 J596 NFK registered?

J596 NFK is a 1992 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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