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P178 LVX

1996 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,780 mi
Last recorded36,780 miles
Recorded on9 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zx 600-F329,173 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 LVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600-F3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2007 36,780 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 36,648 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 600-F3?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
998
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
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P178 LVX is a 1996 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 29,173 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 Zx 600-F3 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P178 LVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P178 LVX registered?

P178 LVX is a 1996 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P178 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 LVX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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