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K198 FSF

1993 Kawasaki ZZR600

Green Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,975 mi
Last recorded44,975 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZR60033,411 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 FSF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 44,975 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 44,945 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 43,661 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 43,661 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 43,349 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 43,243 miles

Front brake lever application notchy

drive chain tight

Pass 16 May 2017 41,807 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,464 miles

oil on rear tyre

rear brake has slight travel

Fail 4 Jul 2013 41,432 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

number plate light inop

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,388 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 40,388 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,042 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 40,042 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear number plate light inop

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,656 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 35,626 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

number plate light inop

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,359 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 May 2007 29,021 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 24,819 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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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K198 FSF is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Green with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K198 FSF, 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 K198 FSF registered?

K198 FSF is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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