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N173 MWS

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,346 mi
Last recorded34,346 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 MWS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 34,346 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 55,129 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 54,410 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 54,410 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,563 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 52,563 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,319 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 47,319 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 45,818 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,909 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 41,909 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,894 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 40,894 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 39,942 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 39,942 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

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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N173 MWS is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N173 MWS, 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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What year was N173 MWS registered?

N173 MWS is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N173 MWS safe to buy?

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