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J716 JKO

1999 Kawasaki Zzr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,895 mi
Last recorded26,895 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki Zzr26,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ716 JKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 26,895 miles

Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,784 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 26,782 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 26,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,979 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 68,715 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 64,815 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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J716 JKO is a 1999 Kawasaki Zzr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 26,601 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J716 JKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J716 JKO is a 1999 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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