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N253 CHJ

1996 Kawasaki ZL600

Yellow Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,337 mi
Last recorded21,337 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZL60017,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 CHJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 21,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 19,962 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 19,962 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 18,330 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 18,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 17,588 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 17,195 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 17,178 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,629 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 16,617 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 16,617 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,204 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 16,116 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZL600?

Based on 2,582 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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N253 CHJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600 in Yellow with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 17,562 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 ZL600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N253 CHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZL600 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N253 CHJ registered?

N253 CHJ is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N253 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 CHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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