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R240 EOC

1998 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,269 mi
Last recorded46,269 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR60024,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 EOC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 46,269 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 45,718 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 43,992 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 43,916 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 43,861 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 43,833 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 43,204 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 42,748 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 40,455 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 38,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,839 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,766 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 36,153 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,153 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 35,093 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 35,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,693 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,345 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,886 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,279 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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R240 EOC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R240 EOC, 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 R240 EOC registered?

R240 EOC is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R240 EOC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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