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BX51 SWF

2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,454 mi
Last recorded20,454 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R19,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 SWF
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 20,454 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 19,357 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 18,241 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 16,997 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 16,528 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 14,500 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 12,573 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement monoshock linkage has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 11,241 miles

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

Rear valve splitting

Pass 24 May 2017 9,947 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged hair line cracks (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 8,052 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 8,052 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 6,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 5,537 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 4,603 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 4,603 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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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BX51 SWF is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BX51 SWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX51 SWF?

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What year was BX51 SWF registered?

BX51 SWF is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is BX51 SWF safe to buy?

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