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X172 XWC

2001 Kawasaki ZZR600

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,435 mi
Last recorded37,435 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZZR60019,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX172 XWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 37,435 miles

Drive chain slightly tight with weight on bike (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Does have a tight spot in it (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Handle bar slightly bent close to tank on full lock

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% Not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 31,493 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 31,493 miles

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 25,220 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 24,540 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 24,378 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 24,372 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2013 23,426 miles

Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 23,057 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 23,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,705 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2009 22,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 21,556 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

o/s silencer slightly loose.

Pass 20 May 2006 20,476 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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X172 XWC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 19,286 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 X172 XWC, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X172 XWC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 24 February 2001.

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