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N361 LEX

1996 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,909 mi
Last recorded36,909 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZZR60029,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN361 LEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 36,909 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 32,131 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,154 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 29,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 29,360 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 29,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

various exhaust springs missing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,258 miles

rear tyre has several cuts in it

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brakes drag

Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,874 miles

front brakes need attention

Fail 29 Jun 2012 28,856 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

front brake drags slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,431 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front and rear brakes drag

several cuts in rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,128 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

bike has odd front discs

Fail 11 Sep 2009 28,128 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

bike has odd front discs

Pass 6 Sep 2008 26,722 miles

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

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

Front discs not the same

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

Slight bind front brake

Fail 27 Aug 2008 26,722 miles

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)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Front discs not the same

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

Slight bind front brake

Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,325 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 20,991 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

slight heat crazing of lefthand front disc

Pass 14 Oct 2005 18,830 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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N361 LEX is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N361 LEX, 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 N361 LEX registered?

N361 LEX is a 1996 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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