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R916 YBD

1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,818 mi
Last recorded30,818 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F323,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 YBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600-F3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 30,818 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 30,781 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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
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R916 YBD is a 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R916 YBD, 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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What year was R916 YBD registered?

R916 YBD is a 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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