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M487 NPK

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Maroon Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,501 mi
Last recorded23,501 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 NPK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 23,501 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 23,499 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,203 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,391 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 18,391 miles

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

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,757 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 17,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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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M487 NPK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Maroon with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M487 NPK, 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 M487 NPK registered?

M487 NPK is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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