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K178 OHC

1993 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,628 mi
Last recorded46,628 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZR60033,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 OHC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 46,628 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 46,390 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 44,883 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 May 2015 43,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 40,810 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 38,906 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 37,256 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 35,274 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,193 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 28,155 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,341 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 22,280 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

throttle has very slight sticking

Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,066 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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K178 OHC 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 92.9%.

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 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 K178 OHC, 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 K178 OHC registered?

K178 OHC is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 22 March 1993.

Is K178 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K178 OHC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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