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K123 RBK

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,346 mi
Last recorded28,346 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 RBK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 28,346 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,031 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 25,020 miles

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,537 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 24,537 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 24,527 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

battery insecure

both exhaust loose

both tyres flat

fuel tank bolts missing

rear brake starting to bind

wiring around yokes poor

Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,477 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 23,477 miles

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

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

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,460 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,772 miles

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

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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K123 RBK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K123 RBK, 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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K123 RBK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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