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P457 LKO

1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

31,226 mi
Last recorded31,226 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F323,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 LKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600-F3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2009 31,226 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,360 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 29,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 27,494 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 27,480 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 600-F3?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
998
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
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P457 LKO is a 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 23,891 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 Zx 600-F3 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P457 LKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P457 LKO registered?

P457 LKO is a 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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