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P199 MEH

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,281 mi
Last recorded41,281 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 MEH
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 41,281 miles

Front front brake showing signs of starting to bind

Rear number plate light does not illuminate

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,503 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,390 miles

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

front brake slighty binding

number plate light inop

Fail 8 May 2009 30,385 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

number plate light not working

Pass 8 May 2008 27,553 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 May 2007 27,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,109 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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P199 MEH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P199 MEH, 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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What year was P199 MEH registered?

P199 MEH is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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