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GN51 PWU

2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,441 mi
Last recorded54,441 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J215,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 PWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 54,441 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 54,434 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2023 53,553 miles

1 rear tail lamp bulb not working

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 53,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 rear tail lamp bulb not working

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 49,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 49,390 miles

Front Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,795 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 45,795 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 42,524 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 42,524 miles

Front Brake excessively binding front wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,622 miles

REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2017 39,804 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,261 miles

oil leak from chain oiler

Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 31,785 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

o/side drive chain adjuster missing

Fail 17 Jul 2012 19,639 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

o/side drive chain adjuster missing

Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 25,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 15,559 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 5,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 5,575 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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GN51 PWU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GN51 PWU, 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 GN51 PWU registered?

GN51 PWU is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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