MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600s year 1993

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Pass percent:76.23%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600 year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:5,209 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	116
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	101
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	76
Registration plate issues	69
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	67
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	55
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	46
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	38
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	37
Registration plate lamp issues	36
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	35
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	33
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	33
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	28
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	27
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	25
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	25
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	24
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	24
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	21
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	20
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	16
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	16
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	15
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	15
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	14
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	13
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	13
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	12
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	12
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	11
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\|	11
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	11
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	10
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	10
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	10
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	9
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	9
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	8
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	8
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	8
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	7
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	7
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	7
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	7
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	7
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	6
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	6
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	6
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	6
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	5
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	5
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	4
Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	4
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	4
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	4
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	116
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	101
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	76
Registration plate issues	69
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	67
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	55
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	46
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	38
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	37
Registration plate lamp issues	36
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	35
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	33
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	33
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	28
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	27
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	25
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	25
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	24
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	24
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	21
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	21
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	20
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	16
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	16
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	15
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	15
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	14
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	13
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	13
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	12
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	12
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	12
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	11
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\|	11
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	11
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	10
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	10
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	10
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	9
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	9
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	8
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	8
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	8
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	8
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	8
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	8
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	8
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	8
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	7
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	7
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	7
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	7
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	7
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	7
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	7
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	7
Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	6
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	6
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	6
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	6
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	6
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	6
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	5
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	5
Front Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	5
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	5
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	5
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	5
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	5
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	5
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	5
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	5
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	5
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	5
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	5
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt\|s\| loose \|3.2.A1j\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	4
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	4
Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	4
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	4
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	4
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.4.A.1c\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	4
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	4
Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	4
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	4
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600s year 1993

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