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P229 CJT

1997 Kawasaki Zzr

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,353 mi
Last recorded96,353 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zzr32,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 CJT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,353 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,387 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,335 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,330 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 57,796 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

drive chain very loose

offside handgrip worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,874 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 44,450 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 44,418 miles

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

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 42,738 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 42,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,935 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 10 Mar 2009 37,909 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,491 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 34,491 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 34,164 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 34,163 miles

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

Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr?

Based on 6,151 MOT tests across 615 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
813
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
615
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 115
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 90
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
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P229 CJT is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 32,011 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 Zzr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P229 CJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P229 CJT is a 1997 Kawasaki Zzr, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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