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W157 PLJ

2000 Kawasaki ZX600-J1

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,280 mi
Last recorded36,280 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX600-J116,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 PLJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J1
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,280 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 36,215 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 33,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,396 miles

ADVISE: REAT TYRE HAS BEEN REPAIRED (PLUGGED) IN TWO PLACES: REPLACE SOON!!!

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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W157 PLJ is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX600-J1 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W157 PLJ, 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 W157 PLJ registered?

W157 PLJ is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX600-J1, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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