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N168 TPM

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,291 mi
Last recorded41,291 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 TPM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 41,291 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,897 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2014

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

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 40,135 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front nearside caliper vibration plate missing

Fail 1 Mar 2012 39,390 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front nearside caliper vibration plate missing

Pass 15 Jan 2011 52,921 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 51,882 miles

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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N168 TPM is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N168 TPM, 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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N168 TPM is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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