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Y189 KRJ

2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

20,401 mi
Last recorded20,401 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J215,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 KRJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 20,401 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2025 20,109 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 19,911 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 19,847 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 19,162 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 18,592 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 18,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 17,727 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 17,727 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 17,695 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,392 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 17,392 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel inadequatly repaired significantly reducing the original strength front wheel fitted wrong way round (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 May 2017 17,392 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,396 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 15,114 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,708 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,373 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 13,866 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,839 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,482 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,459 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX600-J2?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 11
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Y189 KRJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 15,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX600-J2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y189 KRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX600-J2 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX600-J2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y189 KRJ registered?

Y189 KRJ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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