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L229 EPK

1994 Kawasaki ZZR600

Green Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,045 mi
Last recorded55,045 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki ZZR60030,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 EPK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 55,045 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play lower link bearings has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2015 53,216 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 May 2015 53,216 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 50,239 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,084 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,703 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 45,701 miles

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

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,092 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Jan 2011 44,092 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2009 35,840 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 32,290 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 32,280 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,712 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 28,582 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 28,582 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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L229 EPK is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Green with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L229 EPK, 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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L229 EPK is a 1994 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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