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S842 FUB

1998 Kawasaki ZL600

Black Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,177 mi
Last recorded59,177 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki ZL60015,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 FUB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZL600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,177 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,611 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,134 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,416 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 54,395 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 46,346 miles

offside rear shocker damp

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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S842 FUB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZL600 in Black with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S842 FUB, 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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What year was S842 FUB registered?

S842 FUB is a 1998 Kawasaki ZL600, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S842 FUB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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