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W474 GUM

2000 Kawasaki ZX600-J1

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,098 mi
Last recorded29,098 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZX600-J116,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW474 GUM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J1
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 29,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 29,021 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 28,856 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 28,579 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 28,377 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 22,568 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 27,173 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 26,205 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 25,004 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 24,992 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 23,257 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 23,257 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,177 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 23,177 miles

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,362 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,039 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 18,039 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,997 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 12,400 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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W474 GUM is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX600-J1 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W474 GUM, 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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W474 GUM is a 2000 Kawasaki ZX600-J1, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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