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L661 KVR

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,406 mi
Last recorded48,406 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 KVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 48,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,816 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,412 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 43,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,803 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,327 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 40,327 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,257 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 40,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,670 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,835 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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L661 KVR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 26,495 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 L661 KVR, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L661 KVR registered?

L661 KVR is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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