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Y285 EBB

2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J1

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,345 mi
Last recorded29,345 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J115,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 EBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J1
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 29,345 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 29,345 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 29,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 29,078 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 28,509 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 25,434 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 25,434 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 22,412 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 20,462 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 20,459 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2012 20,430 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 May 2012 20,427 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 19,954 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 19,225 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 17,443 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2008 11,437 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Pass 25 May 2007 10,138 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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Y285 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J1 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y285 EBB, 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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Y285 EBB is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J1, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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