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V189 LKE

2000 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,877 mi
Last recorded41,877 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZZR60020,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 LKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 41,877 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 41,258 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 40,457 miles

Exhaust has general age related corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2019 40,453 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has general age related corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,393 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,980 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 37,799 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,215 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 37,215 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,836 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 35,836 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

numberplate light does not illuminate

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,026 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,572 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,920 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 26,191 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,962 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 23,908 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

sprocket carrier bearing has slight play.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,698 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR600?

Based on 64,083 MOT tests across 6,484 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
749
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
6,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,236
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 815
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 657
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 637
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V189 LKE is a 2000 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 20,556 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 ZZR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,236 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V189 LKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V189 LKE is a 2000 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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