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P146 VTC

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,221 mi
Last recorded37,221 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 VTC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,221 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 37,128 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Riders offside footrest hanger cracked causing excessive movement of rear brake pedal.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 27,276 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 27,276 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,190 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 25,175 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,655 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 22,611 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

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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P146 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P146 VTC, 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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P146 VTC is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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