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L214 MNT

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Purple Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,338 mi
Last recorded66,338 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL214 MNT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,338 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both legs (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,677 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Upper Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 63,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,412 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,617 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 59,602 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,595 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,342 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 53,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 53,334 miles

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,571 miles

speedo drive housing cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2009 47,698 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 47,690 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 46,541 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 46,530 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2006 46,383 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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L214 MNT is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Purple with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 L214 MNT, 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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L214 MNT is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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