MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600s year 1990

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Pass percent:72.30%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600 year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:3,321 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	95
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	60
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	55
Registration plate issues	52
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	48
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	40
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	36
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	35
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	34
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	33
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	31
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	31
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	27
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	26
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	22
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	22
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	21
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	19
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	19
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	18
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	16
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	16
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	15
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	15
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	14
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	13
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	12
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	12
Registration plate lamp issues	12
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	10
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	9
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	9
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	8
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	7
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	7
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	7
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	6
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	5
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	5
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	4
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	3
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	95
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	60
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	55
Registration plate issues	52
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	48
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	40
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	36
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	35
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	34
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	33
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	31
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	31
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	27
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	26
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	22
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	22
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	21
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	19
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	19
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	18
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	16
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	16
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	15
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	15
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	14
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	13
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	12
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	12
Registration plate lamp issues	12
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	10
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	10
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	9
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	9
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	9
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	9
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	8
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	8
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	8
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	7
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	7
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	7
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	6
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	6
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	6
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	5
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	5
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	5
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	5
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	4
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	4
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose \|2.1.1a\|	4
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	3
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	3
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Rear Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	3
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	3
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600s year 1990

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