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N197 OYW

1996 Kawasaki Zzr 600

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,931 mi
Last recorded54,931 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 60028,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 OYW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr 600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2009 54,931 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,931 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,479 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 53,474 miles

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.

80.5%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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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.

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