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R984 CEU

1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

48,250 mi
Last recorded48,250 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F323,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 CEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600-F3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 48,250 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 48,250 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 20 May 2008 48,241 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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

Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 41,344 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 41,342 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 33,755 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 33,755 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R984 CEU is a 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R984 CEU, 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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R984 CEU is a 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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