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J983 ARR

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,276 mi
Last recorded51,276 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ983 ARR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 51,276 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 51,279 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 51,271 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,268 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,244 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,223 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,220 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,217 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,013 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 50,982 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,862 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 48,862 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,907 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 39,901 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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J983 ARR is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 29,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J983 ARR, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J983 ARR registered?

J983 ARR is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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