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R187 RJB

1998 Kawasaki ZZR600

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,853 mi
Last recorded19,853 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR60024,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 RJB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 19,853 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 19,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 18,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 17,921 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 16,610 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 16,610 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 16,587 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 16,513 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 16,513 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 15,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R187 RJB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R187 RJB, 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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What year was R187 RJB registered?

R187 RJB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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