MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600s year 2000

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Pass percent:82.85%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600 year 2000 passes without issue)

Based on:3,441 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	60
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	43
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	38
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	36
Registration plate issues	26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	16
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	14
Registration plate lamp issues	14
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	13
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	13
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	10
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	10
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	9
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	8
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	7
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	5
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Nearside Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.7 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	2
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	60
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	43
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	38
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	36
Registration plate issues	26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	23
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	18
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	16
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	14
Registration plate lamp issues	14
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	13
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	13
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	10
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	10
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	9
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	8
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	7
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	7
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	6
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	5
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	4
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	4
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	4
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	4
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	4
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	3
Nearside Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	3
Centre Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	3
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	2
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	2
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.7 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively pitted \|3.2.A1l\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	2
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600s year 2000

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