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P916 SYF

1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,901 mi
Last recorded26,901 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F323,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 SYF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600-F3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 26,901 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 25,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 25,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 25,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 25,021 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 25,021 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,951 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 22,951 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 22,462 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,496 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 600-F3?

Based on 926 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
998
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 19
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
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P916 SYF is a 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 23,891 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 Zx 600-F3 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P916 SYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 600-F3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P916 SYF registered?

P916 SYF is a 1997 Kawasaki Zx 600-F3, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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