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M293 NFJ

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,223 mi
Last recorded51,223 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM293 NFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 51,223 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 49,844 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 47,210 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,876 miles

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

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 46,050 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 46,004 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,048 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 42,917 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 42,916 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 37,935 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,886 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 34,885 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,656 miles

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

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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M293 NFJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M293 NFJ, 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 M293 NFJ registered?

M293 NFJ is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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