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Y974 CFX

2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,561 mi
Last recorded18,561 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J215,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 CFX
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 18,561 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 17,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 17,247 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 16,746 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 15,958 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 15,006 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,798 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 14,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 13,351 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 12,327 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 12,284 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 9,146 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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Y974 CFX is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y974 CFX, 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 Y974 CFX registered?

Y974 CFX is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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