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P378 EOK

1996 Kawasaki ZL600

Red Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,877 mi
Last recorded22,877 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZL60017,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 EOK
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 22,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 22,816 miles

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 22,692 miles

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively brake lever bent (1.1.15 (b))

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

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 22,692 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively brake lever bent (1.1.15 (b))

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

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 22,179 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 21,946 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,505 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 21,491 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 21,238 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded swing arm (6.1.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,808 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 20,807 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 May 2012 20,807 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 20,786 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,786 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,776 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,567 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,483 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZL600?

Based on 2,582 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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P378 EOK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600 in Red with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki ZL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 17,562 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 ZL600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P378 EOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZL600 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki ZL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P378 EOK is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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