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R248 ENE

1998 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,165 mi
Last recorded57,165 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZZR60024,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 ENE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 57,165 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 57,165 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 57,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Chain link has been insufficiently riveted.

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 56,551 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 56,551 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 55,155 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 55,155 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 53,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,414 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 52,401 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 51,372 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 49,368 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 49,368 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 44,089 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,728 miles

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

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

front brake pads have slight rattle in caliper

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,458 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 13,670 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 8,265 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 8,265 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
Full Kawasaki ZZR600 reliability report

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R248 ENE is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R248 ENE, 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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R248 ENE is a 1998 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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