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N449 OAX

1996 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,932 mi
Last recorded99,932 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZL60017,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN449 OAX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,932 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,161 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,474 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 94,587 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 91,787 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 91,787 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,474 miles

slight play in steering head bearings.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 88,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering head bearings.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 83,756 miles

Centre Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 77,794 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 77,442 miles

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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N449 OAX is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600 in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N449 OAX, 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.

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What year was N449 OAX registered?

N449 OAX is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N449 OAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N449 OAX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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