MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600s year 2001

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Pass percent:83.45%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600 year 2001 passes without issue)

Based on:3,420 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	62
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	39
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Registration plate lamp issues	25
Registration plate issues	25
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	25
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	17
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	17
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	15
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	13
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	10
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	10
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	9
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	8
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	8
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	7
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))	3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls \|2.1.2b\|	2
Offside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear suspension has an inadequate repair of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear switch \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Front Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	62
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	39
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	26
Registration plate lamp issues	25
Registration plate issues	25
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	25
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	21
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	17
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	17
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	15
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	13
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	10
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	10
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	10
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	9
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	9
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	8
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))	8
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	7
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	7
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	6
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	6
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	5
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	5
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	4
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	4
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	4
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	4
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	4
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	4
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	4
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Front Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| has excessive run out \|3.2.A1m\|	3
Drive chain fouling another component \|6.2.1d\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	3
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))	3
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.6\|	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls \|2.1.2b\|	2
Offside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective \|2.1.3\|	2
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	2
Rear Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Offside Front Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	2
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot seized \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Rear suspension has an inadequate repair of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. \|2.4.A.2d\|	2
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear switch \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Front Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	2
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	2
Stop lamp not working front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI ZZR600s year 2001

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