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N396 JAT

1996 Kawasaki Zzr 600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,586 mi
Last recorded41,586 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 60028,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 JAT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr 600
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 41,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 32,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 28,635 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 28,635 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 25,294 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 22,657 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 21,622 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 21,237 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 21,237 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 20,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 20,039 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 20,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 May 2015 19,560 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,935 miles

Rear tyre has cracking in surface tread pattern and is 14 years old

Fail 2 Sep 2013 18,916 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear tyre has cracking in surface tread pattern and is 14 years old

Pass 15 May 2007 18,612 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 17,238 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr 600?

Based on 1,351 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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N396 JAT is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 600 in Purple 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 Zzr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,106 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 Zzr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N396 JAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N396 JAT registered?

N396 JAT is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 600, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N396 JAT safe to buy?

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