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N239 JLA

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,684 mi
Last recorded51,684 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN239 JLA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 51,684 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,105 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 50,884 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 50,884 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2008 50,832 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 50,743 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 58,741 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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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N239 JLA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N239 JLA, 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 N239 JLA registered?

N239 JLA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 11 May 1996.

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