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BV51 BWP

2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,921 mi
Last recorded20,921 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R19,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 20,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 20,441 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 20,429 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 19,013 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 19,013 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 16,905 miles

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

Offside Front mirror glass cracked but still can see few it

Pass 1 Jul 2021 12,729 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 12,009 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 11,966 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 11,853 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 11,843 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 11,637 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 11,637 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 28 Nov 2012 11,341 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 10,922 miles

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 11 Dec 2010 8,816 miles

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

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 BWP is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV51 BWP, 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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BV51 BWP is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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