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R202 KNJ

1998 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,754 mi
Last recorded53,754 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR60024,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 KNJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 53,754 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 53,119 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 51,204 miles

Rear slight perishing between treads

Pass 2 Aug 2021 50,692 miles

Rear tyre has slight perishing between treads

Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,503 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 50,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 48,683 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 47,409 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 47,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 47,409 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 41,793 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 24,759 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 32,279 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 26,217 miles

Rear 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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R202 KNJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R202 KNJ, 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 R202 KNJ registered?

R202 KNJ is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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