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K438 YNK

1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E1

Blue Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,624 mi
Last recorded47,624 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E133,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 YNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-E1
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,624 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

chain rusting

rear suspension system rusting

Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,025 miles

front + rear tyres very near limit

rear shockabsorber in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2007 45,964 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

front bolts missing out of front mudgaurde but not insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2006 43,007 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 42,994 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX600-E1?

Based on 539 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
718
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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K438 YNK is a 1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E1 in Blue with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 33,504 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 ZX600-E1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K438 YNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX600-E1 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki ZX600-E1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K438 YNK is a 1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E1, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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