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P779 RGV

1997 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

15,214 mi
Last recorded15,214 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZL60017,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 RGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 15,214 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 14,557 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 14,334 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 14,289 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 14,174 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 13,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 13,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 10,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 10,581 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,107 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 9,539 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 8,564 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,796 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 6,804 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 5,715 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 4,836 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 4,249 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 3,574 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 3,264 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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P779 RGV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZL600 in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 P779 RGV, 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 P779 RGV registered?

P779 RGV is a 1997 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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