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P128 ESO

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,574 mi
Last recorded22,574 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 ESO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 22,574 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 22,275 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 21,928 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 21,928 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 21,661 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 20,838 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 20,242 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 18,990 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 18,990 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,575 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 16,319 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 14,815 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 11,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,286 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,905 miles

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

aftermarket exhausts fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,198 miles

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

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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P128 ESO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P128 ESO, 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 P128 ESO registered?

P128 ESO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P128 ESO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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