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K598 JVX

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,075 mi
Last recorded48,075 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK598 JVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,075 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,219 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Small cut in rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 44,166 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,104 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 44,065 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,987 miles

REAR WHEEL CUSH DRIVE SLIGHTY WORN

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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K598 JVX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 26,495 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 K598 JVX, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K598 JVX registered?

K598 JVX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is K598 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K598 JVX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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