MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)
Offside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Nail in rear tyre
Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
speedo light not working
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr 600?
Based on 1,351 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N197 OYW is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 600 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,106 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 Zzr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N197 OYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki Zzr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N197 OYW registered?
N197 OYW is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 600, first registered on 2 January 1996.
Is N197 OYW safe to buy?
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