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B18 UTO

2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,596 mi
Last recorded34,596 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R19,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 UTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 34,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 34,593 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 30,874 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 30,448 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 30,445 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 29,187 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 29,182 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 29,178 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 29,165 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 27,025 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 26,343 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 26,343 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 26,337 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,317 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaiminate

Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,770 miles

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 13,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,532 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 9,532 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 7,351 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 7,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2006 5,405 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX-6R?

Based on 204,826 MOT tests across 18,598 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
847
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4,042
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 2,214
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 2,163
reflector on motorcycle missing 2,083
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,640
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B18 UTO is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 19,284 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX-6R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4,042 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B18 UTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX-6R typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 UTO registered?

B18 UTO is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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