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W289 PRJ

2000 Kawasaki ZZR600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,232 mi
Last recorded26,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZZR60020,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 PRJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 26,232 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 26,225 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,225 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 21,630 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 21,539 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 18,640 miles

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

Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively mono suspension link slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 18,506 miles

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

Registration plate insecure cracked,broken. (0.1 (a))

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

Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively mono suspension link slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 10,702 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 10,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,115 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 10,115 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,477 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 6,534 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 4,906 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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W289 PRJ is a 2000 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W289 PRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W289 PRJ registered?

W289 PRJ is a 2000 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 16 April 2000.

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