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K171 SBB

1993 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,853 mi
Last recorded35,853 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZR60033,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 SBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 35,853 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 35,850 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock left lock and right lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,646 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,436 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 35,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,122 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 35,122 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,732 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,572 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,361 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,502 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,827 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2005 30,659 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 30,659 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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K171 SBB is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 33,411 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 K171 SBB, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K171 SBB registered?

K171 SBB is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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