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R201 CPW

1998 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,550 mi
Last recorded48,550 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR60024,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 CPW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 48,550 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,972 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,991 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 38,979 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,279 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 36,274 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,178 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 33,177 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,715 miles

1 rear tail lamp inop

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

number plate slightly small

Fail 2 Feb 2008 17,328 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 17,328 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,437 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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R201 CPW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R201 CPW, 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 R201 CPW registered?

R201 CPW is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R201 CPW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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