Kawasaki Zzr600 (2004)
2004 Kawasaki Zzr600
CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2004 Kawasaki Zzr600. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Kawasaki ZZR600 passes its MOT first time at 87.9%, a solid 7.9 points above the UK average, but nearly a quarter of these bikes (22.8%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their testing history—a warning sign that potential buyers should scrutinise any prospective purchase's full MOT record carefully. With a median mileage of just 16,021 miles for a nearly 20-year-old bike, these ZZR600s have been genuinely low-mileage keepers, yet they still average 1.68 failures per test and 6.1 advisories, suggesting age-related deterioration rather than hard use is the real issue. Check the specific defect history of any bike you're considering, particularly around electrical and corrosion issues, and factor in that a 6+ advisory average means routine maintenance costs are a given.
What to check before buying a 2004 Kawasaki Zzr600
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 22.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Kawasaki Zzr600 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Kawasaki Zzr600 vehicles fall between 9,681 and 22,820 miles.
2004 Kawasaki Zzr600 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 31 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (40% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Kawasaki Zzr600
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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63.7%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.1%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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22.3%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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21.2%
Drive chain slightly loose
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16.6%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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15%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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