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R305 NHR

1998 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,837 mi
Last recorded27,837 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZL60015,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 NHR
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 27,837 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 27,837 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 26,005 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened underside of swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 26,005 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened underside of swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,579 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stancions pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

front tyre perishing

Pass 19 May 2015 24,151 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front tyre cracked and low on tread needs replaceing asap

Fail 15 May 2015 24,151 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front tyre cracked and low on tread needs replaceing asap

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,790 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 May 2013 23,177 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,860 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 22,860 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,144 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 2,155 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,418 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,490 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZL600?

Based on 2,582 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
498
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
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R305 NHR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZL600 in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki ZL600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 15,690 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 ZL600 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R305 NHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZL600 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki ZL600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R305 NHR is a 1998 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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