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N317 PYK

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,996 mi
Last recorded57,996 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 PYK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 57,996 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 57,523 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,740 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,521 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,461 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,956 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 51,956 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 49,653 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 49,653 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 47,762 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 47,750 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,344 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,715 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,059 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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N317 PYK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N317 PYK, 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 N317 PYK registered?

N317 PYK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 13 July 1996.

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