MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600s year 1992

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Pass percent:74.96%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600 year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:1,929 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	44
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	38
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	27
Registration plate issues	27
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	24
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	21
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	14
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	12
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	10
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	10
Registration plate lamp issues	10
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	9
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	8
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	7
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	6
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	5
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	4
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear Brake component is fractured \|3.1.5\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.1.1d\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear 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\|	2
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake hose fouling \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Front Horn control not functioning. \|1.7.2b\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	44
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	38
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	27
Registration plate issues	27
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	24
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	21
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	14
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	12
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	10
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	10
Registration plate lamp issues	10
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	9
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	8
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	8
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	8
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	7
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	7
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	6
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	6
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	6
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	5
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	5
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	5
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	4
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	4
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	3
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	3
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	3
Rear Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Rear Brake component is fractured \|3.1.5\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.1.1d\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	2
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	2
Rear 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\|	2
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake hose fouling \|3.2.B3b\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Front Horn control not functioning. \|1.7.2b\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively scored \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600s year 1992

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