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B23 GMP

1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,744 mi
Last recorded4,744 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R22,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 GMP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 4,744 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 47,451 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,784 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2020 34,784 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 32,990 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 29,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 29,126 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 29,006 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,871 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,534 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 25,525 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,370 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 17,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,307 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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B23 GMP is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 22,682 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 B23 GMP, 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 27 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 B23 GMP registered?

B23 GMP is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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