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DG51 YLM

2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,655 mi
Last recorded36,655 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R19,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 YLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX-6R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 36,655 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,648 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 36,502 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

riders seat slightly insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2015 33,122 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

riders seat slightly insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,137 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,344 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,622 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,781 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,175 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,744 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,564 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,766 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 13,550 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 13,324 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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DG51 YLM 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 93.3%.

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 DG51 YLM, 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 DG51 YLM registered?

DG51 YLM is a 2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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