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L308 TGP

1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E1

Purple Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,165 mi
Last recorded10,165 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E133,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL308 TGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-E1
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 10,165 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2020 9,691 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 9,691 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,385 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 8,385 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 7,899 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 7,899 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 7,117 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 7,117 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,381 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 5,971 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 5,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 5,194 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 2,743 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 1,777 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX600-E1?

Based on 539 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
718
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Drive chain excessively loose 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
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L308 TGP is a 1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E1 in Purple with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 33,504 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 ZX600-E1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L308 TGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX600-E1 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki ZX600-E1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L308 TGP is a 1993 Kawasaki ZX600-E1, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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