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Y694 NBY

2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J1

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,991 mi
Last recorded33,991 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J115,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY694 NBY
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J1
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 33,991 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 33,232 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 30,737 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 30,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 26,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 23,586 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 20,595 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 20,595 miles

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

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 18,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 18,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 16,073 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 15,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 12,547 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 8,726 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 6,174 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 3,560 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 1,977 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 684 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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Y694 NBY is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J1 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y694 NBY, 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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Y694 NBY is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J1, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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