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K240 HSS

1993 Kawasaki ZZR600

Purple Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,674 mi
Last recorded56,674 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZZR60033,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK240 HSS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 56,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 55,915 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 55,908 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 54,774 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 54,771 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front foot rest rubber missing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,851 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 53,798 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,962 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear silencers loose on clamps, however not insecure

Slight bind on front brake

Slight blow on offside exhaust

nearside tail light inoperative (1 of 2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,819 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 50,754 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 11,236 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 44,234 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 43,151 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,525 miles

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

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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K240 HSS is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Purple with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K240 HSS, 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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K240 HSS is a 1993 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 3 June 1993.

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