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J933 NLM

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,950 mi
Last recorded42,950 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ933 NLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,950 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 42,950 miles

Front Stop lamp not working hand (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 42,948 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,384 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside exhaust mounting snapped but system still adequately supported

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 37,505 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 32,867 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,998 miles

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

No return throttle cable present

Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,879 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 67,879 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,979 miles

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

drive chain dry

Fail 19 May 2011 60,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Nail in rear tyre

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

drive chain dry

Pass 8 May 2010 58,414 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 15 May 2009 57,224 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 57,224 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 27 May 2008 57,187 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

slight wear edge of cush drive

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,287 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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J933 NLM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 26,495 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 J933 NLM, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J933 NLM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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