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W166 AAY

2000 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,079 mi
Last recorded34,079 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZZR60020,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 AAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 34,079 miles

rear brake pedal travel but still has reserve travel

Pass 4 Sep 2024 32,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 31,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 29,854 miles

Front brake pads clicking noise from calliper when wheel rotated

Pass 24 Aug 2021 28,088 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2020 26,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 25,242 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 25,242 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 24,274 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 24,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 22,965 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,903 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,333 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,743 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 20,743 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2013 20,045 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 20,045 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,535 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 15,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,691 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,627 miles

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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W166 AAY is a 2000 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W166 AAY, 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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W166 AAY is a 2000 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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