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L121 UMA

1998 Kawasaki ZZR600

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,116 mi
Last recorded23,116 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR60024,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 UMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 23,116 miles

Brake control 2 spongy

Fail 29 Jul 2021 23,110 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main frame is scuffed on right hand side. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned rear chain adjusters are slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

engine casing is leaking oil,which is dripping over bike.

rear tyre tread is contaminated with oil

Pass 30 May 2019 22,114 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,058 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 22,058 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,155 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,091 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 20,856 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,856 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 12,850 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 11,689 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

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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L121 UMA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L121 UMA, 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 L121 UMA registered?

L121 UMA is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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