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N209 AMO

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,413 mi
Last recorded65,413 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 AMO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 65,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fork stanchions slightly corroded above travel area

Pass 14 Jul 2025 62,227 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 61,214 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 61,214 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 61,106 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached linkage siezed. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,107 miles

Front brake slightly spongy.

Fail 23 Jul 2022 55,746 miles

Central Brake cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front brake slightly spongy.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 53,854 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 53,107 miles

Front sprocket slightly worn.

Offside handlebar slightly bent.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,689 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

steering bearings slightly tight.

Pass 5 May 2015 47,388 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 42,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 42,016 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 38,367 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,225 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 35,211 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 34,972 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,972 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 34,552 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 34,542 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,440 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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N209 AMO is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N209 AMO, 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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N209 AMO is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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