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P159 CNP

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,413 mi
Last recorded19,413 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 CNP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 19,413 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 16,172 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 16,159 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 15,332 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 15,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork stanchion leg seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 15,281 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 15,244 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top of unit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2014 15,153 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 14,856 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 14,856 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,592 miles

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

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

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

front brakes require service

Fail 7 Jun 2012 14,592 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

front brakes require service

Pass 5 May 2007 14,484 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 12,527 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear 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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P159 CNP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P159 CNP, 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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P159 CNP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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