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PE51 XSO

2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,225 mi
Last recorded31,225 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J215,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 XSO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 31,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 31,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 29,489 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 28,057 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,797 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,165 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 25,165 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,311 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 19,553 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,768 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 15,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,473 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 13,827 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 11,767 miles

front tyre will need replacing soon

Pass 3 Feb 2006 9,073 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX600-J2?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 11
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PE51 XSO is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 ZX600-J2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE51 XSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX600-J2 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX600-J2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE51 XSO registered?

PE51 XSO is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is PE51 XSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 XSO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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