1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 0.6L Petrol · P165 HCH
1997 Kawasaki ZZR600 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 27 May 1997. Recorded mileage 53,886 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI ZZR600
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P165 HCH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 53,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P165 HCH Mileage History
- 07/05/200520,100 mi
- 19/04/200620,611 mi+511 mi
- 28/03/200823,203 mi+2,592 mi
- 30/04/200926,406 mi+3,203 mi
- 29/04/201028,003 mi+1,597 mi
- 19/04/201129,847 mi+1,844 mi
- 24/04/201232,020 mi+2,173 mi
- 23/04/201333,915 mi+1,895 mi
- 29/04/201435,983 mi+2,068 mi
- 24/04/201537,754 mi+1,771 mi
- 05/04/201638,870 mi+1,116 mi
- 15/04/201638,896 mi+26 mi
- 22/04/201740,865 mi+1,969 mi
- 22/07/201740,980 mi+115 mi
- 19/07/201845,305 mi+4,325 mi
- 31/01/202050,019 mi+4,714 mi
- 26/03/202151,109 mi+1,090 mi
- 26/03/202251,917 mi+808 mi
- 01/04/202353,050 mi+1,133 mi
- 15/04/202353,058 mi+8 mi
- 24/02/202453,093 mi+35 mi
- 15/02/202553,388 mi+295 mi
- 28/02/202653,886 mi+498 mi
Average of roughly 1,623 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
P165 HCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki Zzr600 (P165 HCH) between May 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”; “Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)”.
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