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P121 VBV

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,476 mi
Last recorded17,476 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 VBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,476 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 17,476 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,045 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 15,045 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,701 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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P121 VBV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P121 VBV, 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 P121 VBV registered?

P121 VBV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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