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K949 HVX

1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E1

Purple Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,343 mi
Last recorded65,343 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E133,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK949 HVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-E1
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 65,343 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 65,043 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 65,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,728 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 62,299 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Sep 2014 62,293 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,846 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 60,814 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,692 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 58,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,352 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 56,346 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 May 2009 56,285 miles

Offside Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

slight binding front brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2006 54,335 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 54,335 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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K949 HVX is a 1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E1 in Purple with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K949 HVX, 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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K949 HVX is a 1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E1, first registered on 14 June 1993.

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