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M149 MYK

1995 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,677 mi
Last recorded40,677 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki ZL60018,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 MYK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 40,677 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 40,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 39,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has slight cut to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 38,341 miles

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

Front tyre has a cut across but not to cords

Rear Tyre slightly worn out of shape

Fail 29 Sep 2021 38,341 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyre has a cut across but not to cords

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly worn out of shape

Pass 25 Sep 2020 37,193 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 35,314 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 34,031 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,536 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,193 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,193 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

font brake reservoir cap cracked but not leakin

Pass 24 Jul 2010 32,755 miles

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 5 May 2009 32,488 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 32,488 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,402 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

front tyrestarting to perish.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,170 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,244 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZL600?

Based on 2,582 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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M149 MYK is a 1995 Kawasaki ZL600 in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki ZL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 18,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZL600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M149 MYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZL600 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 31 years old, this Kawasaki ZL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M149 MYK is a 1995 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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