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BV51 BVZ

2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

33,900 mi
Last recorded33,900 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R19,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 BVZ
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 33,900 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 33,757 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 33,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 33,551 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 33,431 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 33,028 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 32,211 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 31,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 30,238 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,794 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,568 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 28,976 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 28,568 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,574 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

r/h front footrest rubber worn

Fail 1 Nov 2011 25,574 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

r/h front footrest rubber worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,777 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

l/h/f footrest rubber deteriorating

Fail 22 Nov 2010 23,777 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

l/h/f footrest rubber deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,081 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 19,573 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 19,542 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,542 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,700 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,569 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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BV51 BVZ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 BV51 BVZ, 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 BV51 BVZ registered?

BV51 BVZ is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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