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K686 JVX

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,157 mi
Last recorded31,157 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK686 JVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,157 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 28,262 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 28,262 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,844 miles

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

o\s front foot peg bush poor

Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,646 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 59,268 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 59,268 miles

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 May 2006 58,636 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 57,905 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 57,905 miles

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

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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K686 JVX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K686 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.

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What year was K686 JVX registered?

K686 JVX is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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