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J965 BHJ

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,312 mi
Last recorded57,312 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ965 BHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,312 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 57,291 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 56,010 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 55,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,339 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 53,334 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 52,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 51,979 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 51,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 51,770 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 50,681 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 47,089 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,102 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 42,871 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 42,861 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 38,078 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,141 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 36,106 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 96,359 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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J965 BHJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J965 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J965 BHJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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