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P116 KEY

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

42,802 mi
Last recorded42,802 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 KEY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,802 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 42,802 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 41,140 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,060 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Throttle slow return

Fail 1 Apr 2011 35,060 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Throttle slow return

Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,189 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 27,132 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,183 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 20,183 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,024 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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P116 KEY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 26,495 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 P116 KEY, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P116 KEY registered?

P116 KEY is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P116 KEY safe to buy?

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