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N243 UPF

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,820 mi
Last recorded50,820 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 UPF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,820 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

rear brake disc slightly rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2011 50,820 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

rear brake disc slightly rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2008 49,826 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 49,826 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,548 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 44,546 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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N243 UPF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N243 UPF, 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 N243 UPF registered?

N243 UPF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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