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M128 ECV

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,787 mi
Last recorded48,787 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM128 ECV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,787 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 48,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,470 miles

rear suspension movement slightly stiff

Fail 1 Oct 2014 43,459 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Lower Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,899 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,608 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 31,597 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

drive chain badly worn

right tailamp u/s

throttle cables require lubrication

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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M128 ECV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M128 ECV, 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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M128 ECV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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