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K654 SLX

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,972 mi
Last recorded37,972 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK654 SLX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2010 37,972 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

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

both front and rear tyres worn unevenly

offside footrest rubber deteriorated

throttle operation sticky

Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,967 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 34,941 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 31,195 miles

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

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

rear tyre repaired close to sidewall

throttle does not return to end stop (sticking)

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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K654 SLX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K654 SLX, 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.

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What year was K654 SLX registered?

K654 SLX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 29 July 1997.

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