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R188 GKO

1998 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,258 mi
Last recorded39,258 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR60024,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 GKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 39,258 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 37,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 36,302 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 35,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 35,116 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 35,116 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,072 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 35,069 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 34,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 33,742 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,281 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,609 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,223 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 29,709 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,971 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,528 miles

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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R188 GKO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R188 GKO, 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 R188 GKO registered?

R188 GKO is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R188 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 GKO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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