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Y278 HWG

2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,262 mi
Last recorded14,262 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J215,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 HWG
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 14,262 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 14,193 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 14,193 miles

Offside Footrest insecure retighten (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 13,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 13,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 13,306 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,727 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 12,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Dec 2007 9,912 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 9,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 8,376 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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Y278 HWG is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y278 HWG, 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 Y278 HWG registered?

Y278 HWG is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y278 HWG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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