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K600 HEG

1998 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,885 mi
Last recorded35,885 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR60024,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK600 HEG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,885 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 35,876 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 35,019 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 33,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 33,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 31,403 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,429 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 27,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,405 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 26,329 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Offside Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2010 25,220 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 25,198 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,835 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,835 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,337 miles

rear wheel slightly missalighned

slight flutuation front brake effort

Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,653 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 19,653 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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K600 HEG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 24,611 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 K600 HEG, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K600 HEG registered?

K600 HEG is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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