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R190 TPO

1997 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,088 mi
Last recorded15,088 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZZR60026,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 TPO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 15,088 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 May 2025 14,740 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 14,185 miles

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2006 12,645 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 12,509 miles

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

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

both front brake cailpers has brake fluid covering it- not leaking

brake fluid resevior has brake fluid covering it- not leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2006 12,436 miles

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

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

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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R190 TPO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 26,495 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 R190 TPO, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R190 TPO registered?

R190 TPO is a 1997 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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