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N491 BVT

1996 Kawasaki Zzr 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,999 mi
Last recorded15,999 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 60028,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 BVT
MakeKawasaki
ModelZzr 600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 15,999 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 15,762 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 15,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 14,869 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 14,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 14,069 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 13,703 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 13,375 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 13,129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 12,765 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zzr 600?

Based on 1,351 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
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N491 BVT is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 28,106 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Zzr 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N491 BVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zzr 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Zzr 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N491 BVT registered?

N491 BVT is a 1996 Kawasaki Zzr 600, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N491 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N491 BVT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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