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B9 TPP

1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,663 mi
Last recorded18,663 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R25,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 TPP
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 18,663 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 18,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 18,041 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 17,405 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 17,401 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 17,331 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 17,331 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,034 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 10,736 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,129 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 9,578 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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B9 TPP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 25,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B9 TPP, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki ZX-6R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B9 TPP registered?

B9 TPP is a 1997 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for B9 TPP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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