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P718 UNS

1997 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,982 mi
Last recorded37,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZL60017,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 UNS
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 37,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 36,690 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 29,770 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 29,765 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 29,765 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,964 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 24,294 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

on front brake binding slighty at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,870 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 21,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 19,386 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 19,386 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,287 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 19,041 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 16,370 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 14,174 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 12,773 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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P718 UNS is a 1997 Kawasaki ZL600 in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 17,215 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 P718 UNS, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P718 UNS registered?

P718 UNS is a 1997 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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