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N164 VPM

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,875 mi
Last recorded56,875 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 VPM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 56,875 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. Very slight (4.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 20 May 2017 56,875 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. Very slight (4.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 54,268 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

no number plate light

slighty sticking front brake

Fail 15 Nov 2014 54,268 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

no number plate light

slighty sticking front brake

Pass 16 Nov 2013 5,213 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

chain slack

no plate lamp not working

Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,285 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 36,285 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 24,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,925 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 23,204 miles

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

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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N164 VPM is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 29,225 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 N164 VPM, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N164 VPM is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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