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L148 UTU

2003 Kawasaki ZZR600

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,093 mi
Last recorded41,093 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ZZR60015,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 UTU
MakeKawasaki
ModelZZR600
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 41,093 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,975 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,530 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

clutch lever bent slightly and slight wear to clutch pin.

front brakes binding slightly.

rear brake disc corroding.

Fail 11 Jul 2007 38,530 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

clutch lever slightly bent and clutch pin worn.

front brakes binding slightly.

rear brake disc corroding.

speedo drive not fitted properly, on wheel.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,102 miles

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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L148 UTU is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZR600 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L148 UTU, 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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What year was L148 UTU registered?

L148 UTU is a 2003 Kawasaki ZZR600, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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