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P140 LSL

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,651 mi
Last recorded27,651 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 LSL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,651 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 27,651 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 27,370 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 27,356 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

unable to test front wheel bearings due brake bind

Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,277 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 27,213 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,059 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 24,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,524 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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P140 LSL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P140 LSL, 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 P140 LSL registered?

P140 LSL is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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