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KP02 KVS

2002 Kawasaki ZZR600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,337 mi
Last recorded22,337 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki ZZR60018,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 KVS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 22,337 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 22,111 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 21,757 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 21,117 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 20,480 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 20,480 miles

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 19,952 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 19,473 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 19,468 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 18,676 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 17,625 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,005 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 17,005 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,760 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 16,760 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 15,069 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 14,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2012 14,012 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2012 14,012 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 11,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 11,252 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 9,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 8,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 3,920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 3,400 miles

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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KP02 KVS is a 2002 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 18,565 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 KP02 KVS, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP02 KVS registered?

KP02 KVS is a 2002 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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