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W117 VMV

2000 Kawasaki ZX600-J1

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,804 mi
Last recorded31,804 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX600-J116,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 VMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J1
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,804 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 31,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 May 2006 27,356 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX600-J1?

Based on 1,847 MOT tests across 361 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
945
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 18
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
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W117 VMV is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX600-J1 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZX600-J1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 16,416 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-J1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W117 VMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX600-J1 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZX600-J1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W117 VMV registered?

W117 VMV is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX600-J1, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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