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L156 JDP

1994 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,017 mi
Last recorded36,017 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZZR60030,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 JDP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 36,017 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 36,017 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 35,904 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 35,904 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear brake binding when wheel rotated in reverse

Pass 2 May 2023 35,865 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 35,865 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2022 35,790 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 35,790 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 35,733 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 35,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 35,157 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 34,624 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 34,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,212 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 33,356 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,646 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 32,646 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,100 miles

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 28,406 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 24,208 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 23,030 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,010 miles

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 17 Apr 2007 18,483 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 18,011 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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L156 JDP is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 30,240 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 L156 JDP, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L156 JDP is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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