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P603 BTA

1996 Kawasaki ZL600

Green Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,309 mi
Last recorded18,309 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki ZL60017,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 BTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 18,309 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 17,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 16,912 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 16,456 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 16,070 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 15,526 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 14,830 miles

rear swinging arm corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2019 14,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear swinging arm slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 14,097 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 14,026 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 12,240 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 11,147 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,300 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 10,282 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

limited reserve travel on front brake

silencers modified

Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 28 May 2009 9,105 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2008 8,841 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,770 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 8,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

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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P603 BTA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600 in Green with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P603 BTA, 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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What year was P603 BTA registered?

P603 BTA is a 1996 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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