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H46 XEW

1990 Kawasaki ZX600

Green Petrol 592cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,210 mi
Last recorded69,210 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki ZX60035,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH46 XEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine592cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,210 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,135 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 66,430 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 64,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 64,276 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 61,692 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,656 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 61,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,729 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 55,561 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,159 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,549 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 48,508 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 48,445 miles

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

Rear suspension movement stiff but not excessive.

Fail 17 May 2008 48,445 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear suspension movement stiff but not excessive.

Pass 19 May 2007 48,162 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 47,105 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 47,105 miles

Offside Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 46,350 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 46,338 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX600?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
789
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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H46 XEW is a 1990 Kawasaki ZX600 in Green with a 592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki ZX600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 35,453 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H46 XEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Kawasaki ZX600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H46 XEW registered?

H46 XEW is a 1990 Kawasaki ZX600, first registered on 5 September 1990.

Is H46 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H46 XEW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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