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N142 WPD

1996 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,202 mi
Last recorded10,202 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZL60017,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 WPD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,202 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 7,542 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 7,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,086 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 5,594 miles

forks damping but weak

Fail 11 Jun 2010 5,592 miles

Centre Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 5,521 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 5,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 4,733 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 4,565 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 4,565 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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N142 WPD is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600 in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 17,562 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 ZL600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N142 WPD, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N142 WPD registered?

N142 WPD is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N142 WPD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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