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R139 JUB

1998 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,213 mi
Last recorded52,213 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR60024,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 JUB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 52,213 miles

BOTH TYRES OVER 10YEARS OLD AND CRACKING

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,090 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 52,087 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,079 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 46,347 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

n/s front brake caliper pistons possibly seized

Fail 2 Aug 2014 43,331 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,224 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 41,012 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,576 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 36,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,390 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 34,390 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2008 33,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,336 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2007 32,324 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 27,796 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 27,790 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR600?

Based on 64,083 MOT tests across 6,484 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
749
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
6,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,236
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 815
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 657
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 637
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R139 JUB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 24,611 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 ZZR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,236 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R139 JUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R139 JUB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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