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P176 OLM

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,281 mi
Last recorded42,281 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 OLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 42,281 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 42,281 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 42,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 41,953 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 41,953 miles

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

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 41,949 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,781 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 4,174 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 4,174 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,145 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,719 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,340 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 31,381 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 26,432 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 26,775 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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P176 OLM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P176 OLM, 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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P176 OLM is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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