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R201 OBL

1998 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,732 mi
Last recorded25,732 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR60024,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 OBL
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 25,732 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 25,277 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 25,270 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 24,728 miles

Chain fouling exhaust

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 24,014 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 24,009 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,970 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 23,645 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,497 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,164 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,640 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 20,996 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 19,399 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 OBL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R201 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

R201 OBL is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R201 OBL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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