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P165 HCH

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,886 mi
Last recorded53,886 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 HCH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 53,886 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 53,388 miles

rear number plate damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2024 53,093 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 53,058 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 53,050 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2022 51,917 miles

Front tyre worn

Rear brake disc corroded on edge

Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,109 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,305 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 40,980 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 40,865 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside exhaust masked by tape

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,896 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 38,870 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,983 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,915 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,020 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,611 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 20,100 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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P165 HCH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P165 HCH, 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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P165 HCH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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