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T8 DDE

1999 Kawasaki ZX600-G2

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,368 mi
Last recorded46,368 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX600-G221,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 DDE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-G2
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 46,368 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,247 miles

standard number plate fitted for test

Pass 18 Mar 2022 40,747 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 40,747 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,016 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 39,016 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 32,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 32,501 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 21,186 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 21,186 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 20,235 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 19,997 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 19,824 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 19,824 miles

Rear Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,426 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,297 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,946 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,476 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,338 miles

Bolt missing from front mudguard.

Fail 6 Aug 2005 17,313 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX600-G2?

Based on 1,735 MOT tests across 298 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
790
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Horn not working 29
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
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T8 DDE is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX600-G2 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX600-G2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 21,072 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 ZX600-G2 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T8 DDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX600-G2 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX600-G2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T8 DDE is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX600-G2, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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