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AK52 FDA

2003 Kawasaki ZZR600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,198 mi
Last recorded26,198 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZR60015,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 FDA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 26,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No mudguards fitted at time of test

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

Pass 10 May 2023 25,095 miles

Mudguards front and rear not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 May 2023 25,095 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected on turning right thottle opens to 2000 r p m (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Mudguards front and rear not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 May 2022 23,962 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mud guard not fitted time of test

rear mud guard not fitted time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2021 23,756 miles

no front or rear mud guards fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Mar 2021 23,751 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

no front or rear mud guards fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2019 22,824 miles

front tyre as uneven wear pattern

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

no rear mudguard fitted at of test

Pass 6 Jul 2018 22,178 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

no rear mud guard fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2010 21,972 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,680 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,124 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,866 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 13,349 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,349 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZZR600?

Based on 64,083 MOT tests across 6,484 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
749
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
6,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,236
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 815
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 657
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 637
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AK52 FDA is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ZZR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 15,871 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 ZZR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,236 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK52 FDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZZR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ZZR600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK52 FDA is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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