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P213 MNO

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,460 mi
Last recorded38,460 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 MNO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 38,460 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 36,842 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 36,842 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 33,629 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 33,629 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 28,291 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 25,308 miles

Front Front brake hoses tight when the front suspension is fully extended ! Recommended replacement ASAP

Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,627 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,033 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 19,941 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,860 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,594 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 17,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 17,340 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,340 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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P213 MNO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P213 MNO, 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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P213 MNO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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