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P203 OTU

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,492 mi
Last recorded49,492 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 OTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 49,492 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 49,492 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Does not operate when used with control 2. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,889 miles

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

fairing bolts missing

Fail 31 May 2014 45,884 miles

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

fairing bolts missing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,816 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 34,816 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,562 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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P203 OTU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P203 OTU, 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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P203 OTU is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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