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K197 XFJ

1993 Kawasaki ZZR600

Green Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,543 mi
Last recorded36,543 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZR60033,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 XFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2011 36,543 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 36,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 36,500 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 35,409 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,409 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 34,967 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,967 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,550 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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K197 XFJ is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Green with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K197 XFJ, 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 K197 XFJ registered?

K197 XFJ is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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