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BD51 VCC

2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,420 mi
Last recorded44,420 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R19,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 VCC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 44,420 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 44,410 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 43,302 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 41,214 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 38,924 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 34,873 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 32,118 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,511 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 31,511 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 22,094 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,613 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 16,613 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 8,908 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 8,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 7,912 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 7,690 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 7,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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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BD51 VCC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD51 VCC, 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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BD51 VCC is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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