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L631 HYO

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,569 mi
Last recorded77,569 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL631 HYO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 77,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 76,496 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 74,254 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 72,543 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 70,221 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 69,997 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 69,686 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,715 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 67,548 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 67,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 66,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 64,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 64,262 miles

Rear Brake pedal mounting cracked . (3.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 26 May 2012 62,725 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,588 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,364 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 26 May 2009 59,283 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,544 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 57,105 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,998 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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L631 HYO is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L631 HYO, 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 L631 HYO registered?

L631 HYO is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is L631 HYO safe to buy?

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