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R201 ECR

1998 Kawasaki ZZR600

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,410 mi
Last recorded84,410 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR60024,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 ECR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,410 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 83,848 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 83,720 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 83,056 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,646 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,986 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 80,422 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

advice travel on front and rear brake levers not excessive but getting that way

Pass 6 Mar 2007 72,736 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 72,736 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 72,705 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

1 Frount axle clamp bolt missing

front mudguard loose

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 ECR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ECR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R201 ECR registered?

R201 ECR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R201 ECR safe to buy?

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