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P818 ETT

1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,998 mi
Last recorded34,998 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F323,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 ETT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600-F3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,998 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively some links very tight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2020 34,998 miles

Front Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated both sides (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated all (1.1.13 (b))

Front Forks in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected different levels (heights) (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Wheel more than one fixing loose all 4 bolts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively some links very tight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2013 32,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,857 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 20,857 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,466 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 18,870 miles

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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P818 ETT is a 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P818 ETT, 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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P818 ETT is a 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3, first registered on 24 July 1997.

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