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L866 RWC

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,719 mi
Last recorded45,719 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL866 RWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 45,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 45,710 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 45,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 45,692 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 45,651 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 45,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 45,549 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit marking on right hand side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 45,540 miles

Oil leak from rocker cover / oil cooler unions

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 45,540 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak from rocker cover / oil cooler unions

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 45,511 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 45,205 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 45,205 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticks on right and left lock. (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 44,284 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,411 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,272 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

battery flat

Pass 28 Jul 2012 42,481 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,708 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,311 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2009 39,836 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,836 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2008 38,083 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2008 38,083 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 34,745 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
Full Kawasaki ZZR600 reliability report

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L866 RWC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L866 RWC, 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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L866 RWC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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