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Y126 UCC

2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

31,595 mi
Last recorded31,595 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J215,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 UCC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX600-J2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 31,595 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.64mm remaining tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front side light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm remaining tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 31,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.64mm remaining tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front side light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm remaining tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 31,475 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 31,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing slightly reduced damping effect rear shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 31,283 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 31,117 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,000 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,867 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,577 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 28,014 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,023 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 27,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,807 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 25,807 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,514 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 24,594 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,594 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 22,667 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 21,480 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,480 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 21,160 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,160 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,229 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 14,686 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX600-J2?

Based on 1,426 MOT tests across 251 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
1,014
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
251
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 11
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Y126 UCC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 15,022 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 ZX600-J2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y126 UCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX600-J2 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX600-J2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y126 UCC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX600-J2, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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