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S865 CFA

1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,378 mi
Last recorded16,378 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G124,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 CFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelZx 600-G1
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 16,378 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 16,378 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 15,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 15,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2020 15,984 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 15,006 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 14,982 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front mudguard, rear hugger,rear master cylinder,fairing upper loose.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 9,382 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 7,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 7,603 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 7,600 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 6,557 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 4,380 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 4,320 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 4,320 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Zx 600-G1?

Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 265 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
1,019
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
265
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 33
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 20
Horn not working 13
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S865 CFA is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 24,385 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-G1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S865 CFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Kawasaki Zx 600-G1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S865 CFA is a 1998 Kawasaki Zx 600-G1, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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