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N253 UPF

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,541 mi
Last recorded12,541 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 UPF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 12,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 11,850 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 11,482 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 10,966 miles

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

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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N253 UPF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N253 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N253 UPF registered?

N253 UPF is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N253 UPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N253 UPF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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