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L185 NKX

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,317 mi
Last recorded28,317 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 NKX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,317 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 28,373 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

footpeg rubber worn both sides .

Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,031 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,834 miles

CLUTCH LEVER BENT.

DRIVE CHAIN TIGHT SPOT.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 20,186 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 19,361 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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L185 NKX is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 29,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L185 NKX, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L185 NKX registered?

L185 NKX is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is L185 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 NKX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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