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X796 CFJ

2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J1

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,592 mi
Last recorded40,592 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J115,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 CFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J1
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 40,592 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 40,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,414 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 40,081 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 36,244 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,865 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 33,863 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 32,075 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 32,068 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,688 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 30,685 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

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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X796 CFJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J1 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 15,939 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 X796 CFJ, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX600-J1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X796 CFJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J1, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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