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R342 UYA

1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

60,508 mi
Last recorded60,508 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F323,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 UYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600-F3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 60,508 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 60,499 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,072 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,651 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 58,651 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 56,915 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 54,083 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 53,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 51,049 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 50,718 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 46,260 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 46,260 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,276 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 38,179 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,648 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 29,648 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 29 May 2008 24,001 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 600-F3?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
998
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Full Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 reliability report

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R342 UYA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 23,891 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 Zx 600-F3 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R342 UYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R342 UYA is a 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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