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LK51 VDJ

2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

24,002 mi
Last recorded24,002 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J215,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 VDJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 24,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 24,002 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 21,214 miles

Radiator badly corroded at front face

Fail 9 Jun 2018 21,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Has excessive runout (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Radiator badly corroded at front face

Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,244 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 17,372 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

riders seat front mount missing

Fail 11 Apr 2015 17,370 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

riders seat front mount missing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 15,331 miles

slight damage to near/side front fairing

Fail 21 Sep 2013 15,314 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

slight damage to near/side front fairing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,398 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 10,384 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 8,235 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 8,125 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 8,061 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))

front tyre pressure very low

Fail 4 Sep 2010 8,061 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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))

front tyre pressure very low

Pass 13 Jun 2008 7,971 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 7,713 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX600-J2?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 11
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LK51 VDJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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-J2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK51 VDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX600-J2 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX600-J2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK51 VDJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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